Bahrain airport customs seize 10 kg of Shabu, arrest suspects

TDT | Manama

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Customs officers at the Bahrain International Airport announced foiling attempts to smuggle narcotic substances weighing 10 kilograms.

The head of the Muharaq Governorate Prosecution said Public Prosecution received two reports from the Anti-Narcotics Department on attempts to smuggle Shabu into Bahrain.

Officers said they found the contraband goods from hidden spaces in travel bags. The Public Prosecution opened an investigation soon after receiving the report. Officials interrogated the suspects in both cases and ordered their pre-trial detention, pending further investigation.

The prosecution also ordered specialists to examine the seized substances. Investigations are ongoing. They will present a final report before sending the suspects to trial.