Suspected drug lord reported to have fled country following police error
14 Apr 2014, 1:41 PM
Ahmed Nazeer
A suspected drug lord had been freed after the police failed to summon him to the court on time, with local media reporting that the individual has now left the country for Sri Lanka.
According to Haveeru, the police have told the paper that the suspect was released in compliance with a decision made by the court.
The paper noted that when he was brought before the judge to extend his pre-trial detention period, the duration of his previous detention had already expired.
Maldivian laws oblige the police to bring all persons arrested in connection with criminal offenses before a court of law within 24 hours of arrest. If the police wish to further extend a detention period they must request an extension before the previous warrant expires.
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