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]
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References
- TATOLI — President urges young people to avoid drugs after Dili arrests, 15 August 2022Joint operation on 11–12 August; nine suspects and reported cannabis/methamphetamine seizurearchived
- RTTL — Student movement challenges court supervision of nine drug suspects, 19 August 2022Court ordered identity/residence declaration and periodic reporting; protest announced on Thursday 18 Augustarchived
- TATOLI — Justice minister asks Parliament to amend the drug law, 17 August 2022archived
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