Police arrest 17 people on Thinadhoo in wake of February 8 protests
15 Mar 2012, 2:33 PM
Ahmed Nazeer
Police Sub-Inspector Ahmed Shiyam has confirmed the arrest of 17 people on Thinadhoo in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, who were involved in vandalising property and creating unrest in the island on February 8.
‘’Those people are people whom we have pictures and video footage of their involvement in the incidents that day,’’ Shiyam said.
Shiyam said when police attempted to arrest some of the suspects, other islanders obstructed police.
‘’But now they are all cooperating with the police,’’ he said. ‘’All persons arrested will have all the rights guaranteed to them by law.’’
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