Hawalli Security Arrests Indian National with 52 Bags of 'Shabu' Drugs
The Hawalli Governorate Security Directorate arrested an Indian national in possession of 52 bags of the narcotic 'Shabu' in the Mishref and Jabriya areas.
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
The Directorate of Security for Hawalli Governorate apprehended an Indian national in possession of 52 bags containing the narcotic substance methamphetamine, during a reconnaissance patrol in the Mishref area, as part of ongoing security efforts to apprehend violators and lawbreakers.
The Ministry of Interior stated in a press release that security officers spotted an individual among the trees during a reconnaissance patrol in Mishref. Upon approaching him, the man threw a transparent bag containing methamphetamine. He was detained and searched as a precaution, revealing nine additional bags containing the same substance in his possession.
The ministry added that during interrogation, the suspect confessed to having another quantity of drugs hidden at his residence in the Jaberiyah area. He explained that he delivered narcotics to individuals by burying them in the soil and sending their locations to them via mobile phone.
Authorities recovered the remaining stash, bringing the total seized amount to 52 bags of methamphetamine.
The suspect and the seized items were referred to the competent authorities to take the necessary legal action against him.
