Crime

Fourth Maldivian arrested in India drug bust

The drugs were going to be smuggled into the Maldives in vegetable oil cans, it was reported.

03 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
Indian police arrested a fourth Maldivian in connection with a 17-kilo hashish oil bust, media reported Monday.
The New Indian Express named him as Amhar Rashydh, 22, who was studying for a degree.
Last month three Maldivians were picked up with 17 kilos of hashish oil. They had been attempting to leave Trivandrum for the Maldives with the drugs.
Rashydh was arrested after the trio alleged he was involved during questioning.

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