Police confiscate stashed weapons from house of Fiqh Academy Vice President
29 May 2013, 2:33 PM
Mohamed Naahee
Police have confiscated a stash of weapons believed to have used in gang violence under under a staircase in the home of Vice President of the Fiqh Academy, Dr Mohamed Iyaz Abdul Latheef.
According to local media reports, the weapons confiscated included a metal rod, a Kathivalhi (a traditional heavy duty knife used to chop trees), a wig and a face mask.
Speaking to Minivan News, a police media official confirmed that they had found weapons stored at a house in Male’ but would confirm if this belonged to Dr Latheef.
“No arrests or summons have been yet made. But we are currently investigating the case,” said the official.
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