Suspected traffickers arrested with cannabis
Two foreign nationals were arrested with 47 packets of cannabis in a joint operation by police and customs.
14 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
Two foreign nationals were arrested with 47 packets of cannabis in a joint operation conducted by the police drug enforcement department and the Maldives Customs Service.
The first suspect, a 21-year-old Bangladeshi man, was arrested upon arrival at the Velana International Airport on Saturday morning. His behaviour aroused suspicions of customs officers, who scanned his luggage and found 31 packets in a sealed package.
According to police, the second suspect in the case, also aged 21, was arrested from a residence in the capital Malé later on Saturday. Police found 26 packets of cannabis after searching the home with the permission of the local owner.
The criminal court has since remanded both suspects to 15 days in police custody.
Become a member
Get full access to our archive and personalise your experience.
Already a member?
Discussion
No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!
No comments yet. Be the first to join the conversation!
Join the Conversation
Sign in to share your thoughts under an alias and take part in the discussion. Independent journalism thrives on open, respectful debate — your voice matters.
