Ten people have been arrested with around 12kg of narcotic substances worth more than BD176,000, the Interior Ministry announced.
The contraband was seized and legal measures have been taken to refer the suspects, aged between 21 and 42 and of different nationalities, to the Public Prosecution.
A statement said that an investigation was launched on receiving a tip-off and this led to the identification and arrest of the suspects in possession of the narcotic substances.
Citizens and residents have been urged to pass on any information related to drug smuggling and promotion via the hotline 996 or by emailing 996@interior.gov.bh.
Informants are ensured complete confidentiality.
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