An attempt to smuggle in more than 80 kgs of hashish were foiled and three suspects were arrested announced the Interior Ministry.
The General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science Anti-Narcotics Directorate revealed that in addition to the 87kgs of hashish, 26,000 Captagon pills were also seized.
An investigation was launched following information received by the directorate leading to the identification and arrest of the suspects in addition to the confiscation of the narcotics.
“Multiple currencies suspected to be sale profits were also seized,” said the directorate in an official statement.
“Legal proceedings were taken in preparation to refer the case to the Public Prosecution.”