Criminal Court: Death sentence for two Lebanese drug traffickers and an Indian attempting to smuggle psychoactive substances in 100 sheets

The Criminal Court sentenced two separate drug-related cases to death yesterday. The first case involved Lebanese defendants convicted of trafficking and consuming narcotic and psychotropic substances, while the second resulted in the death sentence of an Indian defendant for attempting to smuggle psychotropic substances using an unconventional method: saturating 100 A4-sized sheets with the drugs and concealing them inside a carton shipment of shoes imported from abroad.

The Public Prosecution charged the Lebanese defendants with possession of narcotics and psychotropic substances with intent to traffic and consume, while the Indian defendant was charged with attempting to smuggle psychotropic substances into the country. Both cases were referred to the Criminal Court, which issued the death sentences.

In detail, the first case began after information received by the General Administration for Combating Drugs led to investigations into the activities of two Lebanese nationals suspected of possessing narcotics and psychotropic substances for trafficking and consumption. The suspects were apprehended, and various quantities of prohibited substances were found in their possession.

The seized items included two kilograms of marijuana, 400 grams of hashish, half a kilogram of “chemical” drugs, 6,000 “Larica” capsules, three sensitive scales, and a quantity of nylon bags used for preparing and packaging the substances.

The second case concerned an Indian national who attempted to smuggle psychotropic substances concealed within 100 A4 sheets saturated with the drugs, hidden inside a carton shipment of imported shoes. The attempt was uncovered, and coordination between the General Customs Administration and the General Administration for Combating Drugs led to his arrest and referral to the competent authorities, including the Public Prosecution.