TDT | Manama
Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com
Report by Zahra Ayaz
As part of a major crackdown on illegal activities, Bahraini police have arrested five individuals of Asian descent, aged between 28 and 35, for their involvement in the possession and sale of banned tobacco material known as ‘Tumbak’. did.
The estimated market value of the seized contraband is approximately 60,000 BD, highlighting the scale of the illegal trade. The Metropolitan Police General Directorate, in its constant efforts to fight crime and protect society from the harmful effects of banned drugs, acted quickly upon receiving important information about the incident.
Vigilance police, who launched a comprehensive search and investigation operation, succeeded in identifying and arresting the suspect at a store located in the provincial capital.
According to our sister newspaper Al Ayyam, the Capital Governorate Police General Directorate revealed that the illegal tobacco materials were cleverly hidden inside the rolls of cloth, indicating that the perpetrators were trying to evade detection.
However, the diligent efforts of law enforcement officers were successful, leading to the discovery and subsequent seizure of the hidden contraband. Tumbak, a banned tobacco product, has long been associated with a variety of health risks, including addiction and severe respiratory disease.
quick action
Prompt action by authorities to curb its distribution and sale will not only protect local communities from the harmful effects of such substances, but also send a clear message that illegal activities will not be tolerated within the National Capital Territory. Masu. Legal action was immediately initiated by the Capital Prefectural Police General Bureau, and the case was referred to the public prosecutor’s office.
This ensures that those responsible for illegal transactions face appropriate legal consequences for their actions. The National Capital Prefectural Police General Bureau urges residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity or information related to the trade of prohibited items.
