Three soldiers arrested in sign of foul play in boat blast
Two soldiers and an immigration official have been arrested in the ongoing investigation into a mysterious explosion on board the presidential speedboat on September 28. Their arrest is the first sign that the blast may have been a deliberate attack on President Abdulla Yameen’s life.
06 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM
Three soldiers have been arrested in the ongoing investigation into a mysterious explosion on board the presidential speedboat on September 28. Their arrest is the first sign that the blast may have been a deliberate attack on President Abdulla Yameen’s life.
The Maldives National Defence Force’s (MNDF) Ahmed Thiham and Moosa Zameer, who both have access to the state armory, were arrested last night, according to reliable sources.
A third man named Mohamed Jawaz, who is an explosives expert, was also arrested.
The police and the president’s office declined to comment.
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