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01 Aug 2021 | Sun 15:46
Mulee'aage, official residence of the president
Mulee'aage, official residence of the president
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Suspect of bomb threats
Remand of individual arrested over Mulee-aage bomb threat, extended
Two were arrested on July 9 after claiming to have a bomb near the presidential palace and making threats
Remand extended by 15 days
Is accused of making a terrorist threat, intimidation and spreading of false information
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Individual arrested for threatening to bomb the presidential residence, Mulee-aage, has been remanded for an additional 15 days.

Two were arrested on July 9 after claiming to have a bomb near the presidential palace and making threats. One was released the same day while the other was remanded.

These two are to have gone near the presidential residence with a suitcase, which allegedly had a bomb. They were first detained by security guards at the place while a special team was later designated to search the suitcase and investigate the culprits.

The individual who remains in custody is the one that is to have made the threats, and is accused of making a terrorist threat, intimidation and spreading of false information.

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