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Escape attempt through airport foiled

ManamaAn attempt to assist a wanted individual escape Bahrain through Bahrain International Airport yesterday was foiled by airport police.

A statement issued by Interior Ministry read, “Bahrain International Airport Police General Director announced yesterday the arrest of a number of individuals suspected to attempt to traffic an Asian who’s under a travel ban and is wanted by the Interpol.”

“He said that an investigation was launched after the department was tipped-off about the case, in which the main suspect offered a bribe to a policeman working at the airport. The security personnel acted like he will accept the bribe to reveal the remaining suspects.  He called the wanted Asian and interacted with other three who came to provide the bribe money. The suspects were arrested and the case was referred to the Public Prosecution,” The statement added