YEMEN Press Agency

Five arrested in Qatar for smuggling, trafficking unlicensed firearms

DOHA, Aug. 11 (YPA) -Qatar’s Ministry of Interior has announced that its forces successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle and traffic firearms within the country. The incident is being described as unprecedented in terms of internal security for a nation consistently ranked among the safest in the world.

In an official statement released in the past few hours, the Ministry of Interior revealed that 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  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.

The seized items have been confiscated in accordance with the applicable legal procedures, and they, along with the suspects, have been referred to the Public Prosecution to complete the legal procedures followed in this matter.

The announcement of the security operation coincided with the release of the Global Peace Index 2025 report by the Institute for Economics and Peace.

Qatar has ranked first in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) in the Global Peace Index 2025, issued by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP). Globally, Qatar secured the 27th position out of 163 countries, advancing two places from its previous year’s ranking.

 

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