A drug dealer, charged with smuggling drugs in his stomach, and his girlfriend have been sentenced to five and three years in Bahrain’s prison, respectively, after a tip-off led to their arrest.
In addition to their jail terms, the court imposed a BD3,000 fine on each of them, and they will be deported once their sentences are served.
Court documents reveal that the woman, an Asian national, was initially drawn into the scheme by the man, who promised her a job and financial stability. However, he manipulated her into traveling with him under the pretext of being his girlfriend, during which he smuggled drugs concealed in his stomach.
From 2022 to 2024, the couple reportedly earned BD1,200 and BD1,700 per trip. The woman is also accused of participating in receiving and distributing the narcotics in Bahrain.
The couple’s arrest followed a tip-off about a drug network using multiple smuggling methods, including the “dead drop” technique. Investigations revealed that the drug dealer had connections with unidentified individuals in an Asian country.
A police raid on their apartment uncovered drug processing tools and financial transaction records, leading to their conviction.
