Video: Interior Ministry Seizes Approximately 87,000 Drug Pills and 1.5 Kilograms of Drugs

The Ministry of Interior announced that the General Directorate for Combating Narcotics had arrested 12 suspects across eight diverse cases, seizing approximately 87,000 drug pills and 1.5 kilograms of various narcotics.

In a statement, the Ministry said the arrests followed intelligence and investigations confirming the suspects’ involvement in drug trafficking and consumption, with arrests made after necessary legal procedures were completed. The Ministry added that the seized items included 86,700 Lariaca capsules, 100 other drug tablets, 940 grams of heroin, 405 grams of Shabu, 20 grams of marijuana, 100 milliliters of Chemical Oil, four glass bottles also containing Chemical Oil, and three sensitive scales.

The Ministry noted that one case was handled in coordination with the General Customs Authority, during which one suspect was apprehended while receiving a shipment from abroad. It was found that the shipment contained decorative panels concealing drugs and pills. The Ministry of Interior confirmed that all suspects and seized items have been referred to the competent authorities to take the necessary actions.