30-year-old held with 13 cannabis doses in Bambous
ADSU officers searched a 30-year-old unemployed man's home in Bambous on the evening of 30 October 2026 and seized thirteen foil papers holding 5.02 grams of cannabis. The man was arrested and placed in police detention while the investigation continues.
ADSU officers carried out a perquisition at the domicile in Bambous of a
30-year-old unemployed man.[1]The home search took place on Friday 30 October
2026 at around 19:10 in the evening.[1]The property searched was the home
where the man resides in Bambous.[1]Following the discovery during the
search, officers arrested the suspect.[1]He was then placed in police
detention.[1]
During the search of the premises, officers discovered thirteen folded papers
made of aluminium foil.[1]Each of the thirteen papers held a quantity of
cannabis, together weighing 5.02 grams.[1]Officers seized the thirteen papers
and the cannabis they contained.[1]
The police investigation was still continuing after the arrest.[1]
Case data
Every number and detail the sources state, with the sources that state it.
Arrested
1
Cannabis
5.02 g
Agency type
Police
Cannabis
Herbal cannabis (5.02 g)
Setting
Home
Case stage
Under investigation
Sources
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Only one account of the search could be found; no ADSU statement or second outlet report was available.
The article gives no reason for the search and does not say whether the cannabis was intended for sale.
No charges, court date or court outcome have been reported, and the man has not been named.
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