Bahrain Police Arrest Two After Foiling ATM Fire and Explosion Attempt

The Ministry of Interior confirmed that the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Evidence has arrested two individuals:

• Hasan Kazem Abdulkarim, 19

• Ali Ibrahim Abdulhussain, 23

The arrests came after the suspects were involved in setting fire to and attempting to blow up an ATM belonging to a national bank in the Naeem area of the Capital Governorate.

According to authorities, Hasan entered the site, poured a flammable substance, and placed a gas cylinder with a terrorist intent, while Ali assisted in inspection and preparation prior to the act.

The Ministry emphasized that security forces are committed to ensuring public safety and will take strict action against any criminal or terrorist activities.