Police arrest 153 people in ‘Our Peaceful Addu’ operation
30 Jan 2013, 6:54 PM
Ahmed Nazeer
Police have arrested 153 people in an operation dubbed “Our Peaceful Addu”, with the stated aim of reducing the crime rate in Addu City.
Speaking to the media yesterday at police headquarters, Head of Division Operation Command Chief Superintendent of Police Faruhaad Fikury told the media that the 153 persons were mainly arrested on alcohol and drug related charges.
Police said 120 people were released without any charges while 33 people were still in police custody, including two minors.
Faruhaad alleged police seized a large quantity of illegal drugs in Addu City during the operation, commenced on January 17.
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