Drug peddler arrested in Bahrain

Manama : An Asian drug dealer has been arrested for possessing around BD135, 000 at his residence.

The General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science confirmed in a statement issued here yesterday that the man is of Asian nationality and possessed and peddled large quantities of Shabu (methamphetamine) and heroin worth BD134, 000.

“Initial investigations led to the suspect’s drug peddling activities. Further investigations resulted in the identification and arrest of the suspect,” the statement read.

The directorate clarified in its statement that anti-narcotics police searched the suspect’s residence after obtaining a warrant from the Public Prosecution.

The police seized the narcotics and documented the operation, while further legal procedures are undertaken to refer the case to the Public Prosecution.