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Mobile Police Make Narcotics Arrest on Maryknoll Drive from CrimeStopper’s Tip

May 1st, 2012

On April 30, 2012, Mobile Police Narcotics Unit responded to a CrimeStopper's complaint at the 6400 block of Maryknoll Drive in reference to poppy plants being cultivated in the back yard of the residence for drug use.

When officers arrived on scene, they observed over 250 poppy plants which had been scored for manufacturing opium, a controlled substance. Officers also discovered approximately 10 grams of finished opium inside the home as well as other drug paraphernalia. The total value of the poppy plants and opium seized is approximately $15,000.

Arrested:


Babak Shirani (DOB: 10/10/66)
Trafficking in Illegal Drugs
Manufacturing a Controlled Substance 1st Degree
Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia


Zahra Ranjbar (DOB: 06/22/65)
Trafficking in Illegal Drugs
Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia


Sayed Miralaei (DOB: 09/17/87)
Trafficking in Illegal Drugs

Mobile Police Narcotics Unit will continue their investigation. If anyone has information, please call the Mobile Police Department at 208-7211, Crime Stoppers at 208-7000 or text to CRIMES (274637) and include the keyword CRIME 411.

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Ashley H. Rains
Public Information Office
Office: 208-1918
Fax: 208-1758