Bahrain Mirror: Bahrain's Ministry of Interior announced that it foiled an attempt to smuggle 8 political through the sea. It explained in a statement on Saturday (June 4, 2016) that "The Coast Guard has foiled an attempt to smuggle 8 fugitives convicted in terrorist cases via a boat heading to Iran."

It added "The coast guard vessels spotted a boat off the coast of northern Bahrain. The boat was chased and then interdicted when those onboard refused to stop."

As per MoI statement, the following individuals were arrested:

1. Hassan Ali Mansoor, resident in Bilad Al Qadeem, sentenced to 10 years in jail

2. Hussain Mohammed Hussain, resident of Bani Jamra, sentenced to 15 years in jail

3. Ali Mahdi Hassan, resident of Bani Jamra, sentenced to 10 years in jail

4. Mustafa Abdulaziz Fatail, resident of Bani Jamra, wanted

5. Sayed Alaa Maitham, resident of Bilad Al Qadeem, sentenced to 10 years in jail

6. Hussain Ali Hassan Mansoor, resident of Bani Jamra, sentenced to 10 years in jail

7. Mohammed Ali Jaffar, resident of Bani Jamra, sentenced to 10 years in jail

8. Ali Mohammed Saleh, resident of Bani Jamra, sentenced to 10 years in jail.

The ministry claims that "the investigation has revealed that the planners behind the operation are: Sadiq Maki Jassim, sentenced to 10 years in Bahrain; currently a fugitive in Iran and Sadiq Al Haiki, sentenced to life imprisonment; currently a fugitive in Iran.

The boat captain, Hussain Abdullah Al Safar, a resident of Bilad Al Qadeem and his assistant Mahmoor Hameed Al Mutawa, a resident of Juffair, were also arrested.

The ministry stated that "the arrestees' ID cards, money, mobile phones, personal belongings, a GPS and a large quantity of petrol were confiscated," adding "Legal proceedings were taken."

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