Bahrain court rejects appeal of woman jailed for peddling Shabu

TDT | Manama

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A woman convicted to five years in jail for peddling Shabu in the Kingdom has had her prison terms confirmed by the High Appeals Court.

The woman, an Asian national, had challenged the verdict before the appeal court, which now stands rejected. The appeals court also confirmed the BD3,000 fine slapped along with the jail term.

Authorities will also deport her once she completes her prison terms. Court files say the woman landed in the police net following an undercover operation based on a tip-off received.

The woman agreed to sell an undercover agent BD250 worth of illicit drugs during the police action. Unsuspecting the trap set, the woman handed the drugs to the officer in plain clothes before accepting money.

However, as the deal was live, she sensed danger and managed to flee. Police officers, who were keeping a close watch on her, went on a pursuit.

The woman, however, managed to broke into an apartment and shut the door behind her. Police later took her into custody from the apartment.

Cops found that the woman had in possession several types of illegal drugs. Public prosecution charged her with possession of illegal drugs and peddling them.