Four Asian Nationals Arrested in Bahrain for Drug Trafficking and Possession

TDT | Manama

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Bahraini authorities have successfully apprehended four Asian nationals suspected of engaging in drug trafficking and possession within the country. The arrests were made following a carefully planned sting operation by the Ministry of Interior's Anti-Narcotics Directorate.

The operation stemmed from intelligence gathered from confidential sources, revealing a drug trafficking network operating in Bahrain. The network, allegedly led by the third suspect and his female accomplice, the fourth suspect, was believed to be involved in both the sale and consumption of drugs obtained from unknown sources.

The investigation led to a confidential informant establishing a relationship with the first suspect, a 35-year-old laborer, and gaining his trust. The informant then requested to purchase a quantity of heroin for 30 Bahraini dinars. The suspects agreed to a meeting point for the transaction.

On the day of the operation, the informant, accompanied by undercover police officers, met the first suspect at the designated location. After the informant handed over the agreed-upon sum, the first suspect left briefly and returned with the second suspect, a 24-year-old mechanic, and the third suspect, a 26-year-old laborer. The second suspect then handed the informant a substance later confirmed to be heroin.

The informant immediately apprehended the suspects, revealing his identity and legal authority. The police officers then arrived and searched the first suspect, finding the money he had received from the informant along with a quantity of drugs.

Police then proceeded to the third suspect's residence, where they found the fourth suspect in an altered state, indicating drug use. She was apprehended by female police officers. A search of the third suspect's home yielded additional drugs, drug paraphernalia, local and foreign currency believed to be the proceeds of drug sales, and medical syringes and drinks found under the fourth suspect's bed.

Further investigations revealed that all four suspects were part of an organised network that obtained drugs from unknown sources and distributed them for profit.

During questioning by the Public Prosecution, the first suspect confessed to agreeing with the third suspect to find customers and sell drugs. The second, third, and fourth suspects admitted to using and purchasing drugs. Phone records of the suspects revealed conversations related to drug sales, financial transfers, and locations marked with symbols and signs.

The High Criminal Court has scheduled a hearing for August 27th to consider the case.