Timor-Leste arrests nine in a Dili drug operation involving cannabis
Police and intelligence officers arrested nine suspects in Dili on 11–12 August; TATOLI reported seizures including suspected cannabis and methamphetamine.[@1] The district court imposed identity-and-residence declarations and periodic reporting, a decision later challenged publicly by a student movement.[@2] Justice Minister Tiago Amaral Sarmento also called for stronger penalties and…
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Police and intelligence officers arrested nine suspects in Dili on 11–12 August; TATOLI reported seizures including suspected cannabis and methamphetamine.[1] The district court imposed identity-and-residence declarations and periodic reporting, a decision later challenged publicly by a student movement.[2] Justice Minister Tiago Amaral Sarmento also called for stronger penalties and criticised the prosecution’s handling of the case.[3][1][2][3]
Sources
- President urges young people to avoid drugs after Dili arrests, 15 August 2022. TATOLI. Joint operation on 11–12 August; nine suspects and reported cannabis/methamphetamine seizure.
- Student movement challenges court supervision of nine drug suspects, 19 August 2022. RTTL. Court ordered identity/residence declaration and periodic reporting; protest announced on Thursday 18 August.
- Justice minister asks Parliament to amend the drug law, 17 August 2022. TATOLI.