The police of the Anti-Narcotics Directorate of the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science arrested, in separate cases, eight individuals aged 23-40 of different nationalities for possessing narcotics and psychotropic substances worth more than BD116,000. Investigations into the received information led to identifying and arresting the suspects. Legal procedures were taken, and the case was referred to the Public Prosecution.
The directorate calls upon citizens and residents to report complaints, observations and assistance through the anti-drug hotline 996 to promote community partnership. Confidentiality is protected.