Gang of robbers arrested

Manama : A gang involved in several armed robberies in the Northern Governorate was arrested yesterday, police announced.

Northern Governorate Police General Director Colonel Abdulla Al Jairan confirmed in a statement issued here yesterday that a group of people was arrested in less than an hour after they were involved in forced robbery by threatening the victim with sharp object before stealing his money.

He said: “Investigation was launched shortly after the case was reported and the suspects were identified and arrested, and the sharp object and money were seized.”

Col. Al Jairan added that legal proceedings are being taken to refer the case to the Public Prosecution.