Woman arrested for attempting to smuggle drugs concealed in her undergarments
The Criminal Court has ordered the 30-day remand of a 32-year-old woman arrested on drug trafficking charges after she was found with 31 grams of cocaine concealed on her person. Investigations revealed that the suspect had been in communication with the intended recipient of the narcotics; however, noting that she is currently undergoing treatment for a mental health condition, the court has instructed relevant authorities to ensure she receives appropriate medical care throughout her period of detention.
A woman has been arrested for attempting to smuggle 30 rubber packets of suspected narcotics into the Maldives by concealing them on her person. | RaajjeMV
A woman has been arrested for attempting to smuggle 30 rubber packets of suspected narcotics concealed on her person.
The Criminal Court has ordered the 30-day remand of Aminath Shafag, 32, of M. Morningview, following her arrest on suspicion of importing and trafficking narcotics in the Maldives.
Police have arrested the individual on allegations of importing and trafficking narcotics into the Maldives. When produced before the Criminal Court for a remand hearing, Judge Safwath Habeeb ordered the suspect to be held in a custodial prison for a period of 30 days. This remand period is set to expire on May 30, 2024.
Police have presented sufficient evidence to the court to support the allegations against Shafag. According to the court order, X-ray scans revealed a concealed object in his groin area, which he admitted was cocaine upon questioning. The order further noted that a controlled delivery operation was conducted, during which communications were established with the intended recipient of the substances.
Police informed the court that during a search of Shafaq, two sanitary pads were retrieved from inside his waistband. Upon inspection, authorities discovered 30 rubber packets containing substances suspected to be narcotics concealed within a plastic bag hidden between the two pads. According to the police, the seized items had a preliminary weight of 31 grams.
The court ordered Shafag to remain in custody, citing concerns that his release could pose a threat to public safety. This decision was made in accordance with Sections 59 and 60 of the Criminal Procedure Act. Furthermore, the court ruled that the circumstances of this case meet the criteria specified under Section 13 of the Regulation on Criminal Procedure.
The detention order further noted that Shafag is currently undergoing treatment for a mental health condition. Consequently, the court has instructed the relevant authorities to ensure he receives adequate psychological care and remains under close monitoring throughout the duration of his detention.
