The police had found what they believe to be drugs after searching the 52-year-old's home
Five packets of what officers believe to be a narcotic substance
The police have on Sunday arrested two local women on separate drug offences.
A 19-year-old was caught in Maafushi of Kaafu atoll with five packets of what officers believe to be a narcotic substance. The police believe that she attempted to smuggle this into the high-security prison on the island.
Further, in Vilufushi island of Thaa atoll, the police have arrested a 52-year-old woman for possession.
Officers had searched her home in response to a report they had received.
The substance found in the 52-year-old's home in Vilufushi island
They had found a film canister filled with what appears to be hash oil, a resin substance extracted from marijuana.
