35 suspected drug dealers arrested in Amman

By Rana Husseini - Apr 09,2014 - Last updated at Apr 09,2014

AMMAN — Anti-Narcotics Department (AND) agents have apprehended 35 suspected drug dealers over the past few weeks in Amman, according to official sources.

The arrests are part of a comprehensive ongoing campaign by AND against drug dealers in Amman, a police official said.

“AND agents received information about several individuals who were selling drugs in the capital and they were monitored and arrested,” the police official added.

AND agents seized 6,000 narcotic pills and three kilogrammes of hashish that were found in the possession of the 35 suspects, according to a Public Security Department (PSD) statement.

The suspects were referred to the State Security Court prosecutor for further questioning and indictment, the statement said.

The PSD called on citizens to inform police about any suspicious or illegal activities related to drug trafficking.

“We urge the public to report such individuals who are threatening our young people by distributing these dangerous illegal drugs in return for a quick profit,” the PSD statement said.

Last year, 8,945 suspects were involved in around 6,504 drug cases, according to AND officials.

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