Ex-flight attendant jailed for growing marijuana at home

The Fourth High Criminal Court has sentenced an ex-flight attendant to three years in jail for growing marijuana at his home along with possessing illegal weapon and bullets. The convict was also fined BD1,000.

The 56-year-old Bahraini was arrested following a raid carried out at his home by a special team from the anti-narcotic wing of the Police Department after receiving a tip-off. The Public Prosecution charged him with growing marijuana for the purpose of personal use and selling along with possessing illegal weapon and bullet.

However, the court acquitted the Bahraini of selling drugs as there was not enough to prove the crime. According to court details, the man admitted to using drugs. “I was growing marijuana for my own purpose and not for selling. And I learnt the process through Internet,” the accused told court.