Former Defence Minister arrested on illegal weapons charge
10 Feb 2015, 10:56 AM
Minivan News
Recently dismissed defence minister Colonel (retired) Mohamed Nazim was arrested last night at around 1:15am.
Nazim’s lawyer has said police told him his client was being charged with offences related to activities against the state, while his arrest form described the charges as terrorism and possession of illegal items.
The charges carry a potential sentence of 7 – 10 years, explained Maumoon Hameed, adding that his client was taken last night to Dhoonidhoo detention center.
“We would be able to prove at the remand hearing that the Nazim should not have been arrested and that he is not guilty of any accusations,” he told Minivan News.
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