Drug trafficking gang arrested

Manama, Feb. 21 (BNA: Director-General of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science today announced the arrest of five members (Bahrainis and GCC nationals) of a drug trafficking gang. Narcotics worth BD72000 were confiscated, he said, noting that follow up operations led to the gang that is specialised in drug trafficking and dealing. The gangsters were identified and arrested and Hashish and Shabu were seized from them. Legal proceedings are being taken to refer the case to the Public Prosecution, he added.