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Posted On: 8 June 2023 09:01 pm
Updated On: 8 June 2023 09:16 pm

Ministry arrests two individuals for drug dealing scheme

Cassandra Pallagud
Cassandra Pallagud
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Ministry arrests two individuals drug dealing scheme

The General Directorate of Drug Enforcement has arrested two individuals for selling different types of narcotics and hiding them in various locations agreed upon with a third party.

After approval by the Public Prosecution to search their residence, large quantities of hashish, shabu, and heroin were seized, in addition to QR 11,700 believed to be proceeds from selling the narcotics.

The two individuals admitted that they had been distributing the narcotic substances through specific coordinates for money. They also revealed that there is a third individual involved in the scheme who is outside the country.

The suspects and seized items have been referred to the Public Prosecution for legal action.

Source and cover image credit: Ministry of Interior