Teen Drug Ring Exposed

TDT | Manama

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A criminal case involving four Asian nationals, aged 16 to 19, is currently being heard in Bahrain over allegations of drug trafficking, importation, and possession of narcotics. One defendant remains at large outside the Kingdom.

According to case documents, the accused are alleged to have formed an organised network during 2025 to import illegal drugs, including cannabis, heroin, and morphine, from abroad and distribute them within Bahrain. Authorities say the group used covert methods such as a “dead drop” system, where narcotics were received and later redistributed for payment.

The first, second, third, and fourth defendants are accused of playing structured roles within the network, including importation, collection, packaging, and distribution of drugs.

Investigations revealed that on 9 September 2025, a customs officer at Bahrain International Airport flagged a suspicious parcel arriving from Thailand during X-ray screening. The package was found to contain five bags suspected to hold marijuana, weighing around 1.4 kilograms.

Authorities said that on the following day, the third defendant attempted to collect the parcel after being directed by the first defendant, reportedly in exchange for a payment of BD 3.

The court has adjourned the case to 12 May 2026 to allow defence lawyers to submit their arguments.