BD96,000 worth narcotics seized, eight held

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

The Narcotics Control Department of Bahrain yesterday seized drugs worth BD 96,000 in a major operation that also resulted in the arrest of a gang of eight.

All of the men involved in the gang are Asians by nationality, and the seizure consisted of around one kilogram of shabu, said a statement.

The suspects are all aged between 19 and 42 years, said the officials announcing the bust. Officers said they trapped the gang members based on a tip-off received.

An ensuing investigation resulted in identifying the gang members and their arrest. The Public Prosecution is taking necessary legal actions.