A local man was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) for narcotics possession at a parking lot of a supermarket building in Seria.

The 25-year-old is suspected to be involved in illegal drug activities.

A search conducted on the suspect’s car found several packets containing dry leaves believed to be cannabis with an estimated weight of 234.5 grammes.

A utensil used for drug consumption and several plastic packages believed to be used for packing drugs were also found.

Investigations are ongoing under Section 3A of Misuse of Drugs Acts (MDA), Chapter 27 for the possession of controlled drugs for the purpose of trafficking that carries a minimum penalty of five years of imprisonment and five strokes and a maximum penalty of 20 years of imprisonment and 15 strokes.

Possession of over 100 grammes of controlled drugs carries a death penalty.

The case is also being investigated under Section 6(b) of MDA, Chapter 27 for the consumption of controlled drugs that carries a penalty of imprisonment of up to 10 years or a fine of BND20,000 or both; and Section 7 of MDA, Chapter 27 for the possession of utensils used for drug consumption that carries a penalty of imprisonment of up to three years or a fine of BND10,000 or both.

NCB reminded the public that involvement of any forms of drug abuse and trafficking activities is an offence under the MDA, Chapter 27.

Reports relating to drug abuse can be made to the NCB at 2448877 (office hours), hotline: 8777444 (after working hours) or through its email at [email protected] gov.bn.