Mahdia vendors nabbed with marijuana

The marijuana, which was in 33 transparent Ziploc bags, was found in a handbag, Police said.

“A further search was carried out, and the ranks found two plastic bags containing suspected marijuana and several empty packs of ziploc bags, tobacco leaves, and scissors,” the Police report added.

The suspects were arrested and escorted to Mahdia Police Station where the marijuana was weighed it their presence.

It amounted to 557 grams.

They were placed in custody pending charges.