MoI arrests five for smuggling and trafficking unlicensed firearms inside Qatar

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior s Criminal Investigation Department has arrested five suspects including two citizens for their involvement...

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior’s Criminal Investigation Department has arrested five suspects — including two citizens — for their involvement in the smuggling and illicit trafficking of firearms within the country.

This specific security operation came after receiving reliable information that the suspects were engaged in criminal activity related to the smuggling and illicit trafficking of firearms.

In light of this, the competent authorities initiated procedures for collecting and analyzing information to identify the suspects. 

Through intensified investigation, inquiry, and close monitoring, and after confirming the involvement of all parties, a raid was carried out which resulted in the arrest of the members of the criminal network. 

A variety of firearms were found in their possession.