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The Anti-Narcotic Department of the Ras Al Khaimah Police has arrested two drug dealers with 7,460 tramadol pills worth Dh75,000.
Col Ibrahim Kabtin, Director of the RAK Anti-Narcotics Department, on Saturday said they got a tip-off that an Arab resident, identified as S.A.G., is dealing with drugs. "Another man, identified as M.S.M, with no verification documents, was helping the first suspect in the operation named 'Al Ezbah' or 'The Farm'."
An investigation team headed by Major Ali Mohammed Al Saeedi kept surveillance on the suspects and a trap was set to arrest the suspects. The followed the suspects as they drove to a sandy area with many trees. "One of them got off his car and headed towards the trees where he hid a bag."
Col Kabtin stated that the suspects then drove to a car-wash station where the anti-narcotic teams arrested them. "The team surrounded the station and blocked all entrances and exits to prevent the suspects from escaping."
When confronted with the evidence, the duo admitted that they hid the drugs under a tree. "They also admitted to hiding more drugs in a deserted farm."
The police seized 7,460 tramadol pills, Col Kabtin said, adding that the suspects admitted to not only possessing them but also trafficking in the same.
Both of them were referred to the RAK Public Prosecution, he noted. "Drug dealers are mostly targeting young people as they can be easily misled."
Studies show that young people aging 14-20 are not well aware of the consequences of addiction to drugs, of which some are affordable and easily accessible, and hence they fall prey to drug dealers, he explained.
ahmedshaaban@khaleejtimes.com
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