Asian drug dealers nabbed

KUWAIT: Members of the drug gang pictured after their arrest.

KUWAIT: Detectives arrested four Asians in connection with drug peddling. They were caught with possession of a half kilogram of  ICE(methamphetamine) drugs.

Detectives were tipped off on an Asian group that was actively trading in drugs. After verifying information received, a warrant was obtained from public prosecutor to arrest the offenders. One Asian expat and his wife were arrested in Khaitan. At least 50 grams of the drug was seized from their possession.

During interrogation, they confessed to obtaining the contraband from an Asian woman who resided in the same area. She was arrested as well and recovered 200 grams of the drug. The woman then divulged details about her partner who lives in Hawally governorate who was also arrested with 250 grams of the drug. He admitted that he along with his female partner imported the drugs. The suspects were referred to concerned authorities.

By Hanan Al-Saadoun, Staff Writer

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