MANAMA — Authorities in Bahrain have arrested two men who were providing medical services without a license, the Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported on Friday.

Bahrain's Criminal Investigations and Forensic Evidence (CID) police, in cooperation with the Health Regulatory Authority, arrested a 43-year-old man and 34-year-old woman for providing medical services without a license to practice the profession, the BNA report said citing CID director-general.

Following a tip-off in this regard, an investigation was launched which led to the identification of the aforementioned persons and their arrest. Medical equipment found in their possession was also confiscated, according to the report.

The CID director-general noted that legal procedures are being taken by the competent authorities. — SG