Drug dealers offered services from high-security dens

The Maldives police raided four houses in the capital Malé where drug dealers were operating with high security.

“You can buy and use narcotics in these places. They were providing all the services related to buying and using drugs,” Superintendent Ahmed Shakir, head of the drug enforcement department, said at a press briefing Monday.

The drug dens were discovered from the Pelican house in Galolhu ward, Boakeyo Gashdhoshuge in Machchangolhi ward, and the Memory Villa and Everest houses in Maafannu ward.

Strong security systems were in place at all the residences, Shakir said.