Three Maldivians arrested en route to Syria
According to the police, the three men were arrested in a joint operation with the Turkish law enforcement authorities. They were alleged to have been planning to cross the border into Syria to join a militant group.
24 Sep 2017, 9:00 AM
Three Maldivians en route to join the fighting in Syria were arrested in Turkey and brought back to the country on Saturday.
According to the police, the three men were arrested in a joint operation with the Turkish law enforcement authorities. They were alleged to have been planning to cross the border into Syria to join a militant group.
The police declined to reveal their identities or any further information.
The criminal court in Malé remanded the suspects to police custody for 15 days upon their arrival in the Maldives.
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.
