Three accused of smuggling 50kg hashish from Iran

THREE men will stand trial for allegedly smuggling 50kg hashish to Bahrain from Iran. Two others are accused of helping them by providing a boat and a sailor, Central Governorate Public Prosecution head Ali Al Showaikh revealed yesterday. A sixth man has been charged with selling hashish in Bahrain. It is understood the Bahrainis managed to sell 32kg of hashish before they were caught last month with the remaining 18kg and a large amount of cash. The suspects are said to have confessed to their role in the smuggling operation and their case will go before the High Criminal Court for the first time on May 7. One of the defendants has also been charged with hashish possession, while three are also charged with using hashish.