Court orders closure of "drug cafe" in Fuvahmulah City
Authorities have shuttered a residence in the Funaadu district of Fuvahmulah City for 85 days under a court order after it was discovered to be operating as a "cafe-style" drug den. As part of an ongoing crackdown on properties used for illicit drug trafficking, the police warned that strict legal action will be taken against anyone found trespassing on the premises during the closure period.
Under a court order issued by the Fuvahmulah City Magistrate Court, a drug cafe operating in the city has been shut down. | RaajjeMV
The Fuvahmulah City Magistrate Court has ordered the closure of a premises used as a "drug cafe" to facilitate the consumption of illicit substances.
This marks the first time a court outside of Malé has issued an order to shut down a facility used for drug consumption.
According to the police, a drug cafe operating out of Gulistanuge in the Funadu district of Fuvahmulah City was shuttered following an order issued by the Fuvahmulah Magistrate Court last Wednesday. The court has ordered the premises to remain closed for a period of 85 days, effective from May 27.
Police suspect the premises were specifically used for smuggling drugs into Fuvahmulah, conducting trade, and providing "drug cafe" services for consumption. Under the order issued pursuant to the Drugs Act, unauthorized entry or exit from the location is strictly prohibited for the duration of the order.
Police have stated that the strictest legal action will be taken against individuals who trespass into properties cordoned off under court orders or cause damage to such premises in any manner. The institution also expressed its gratitude to the residents of Fuvahmulah for their continued cooperation in the ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking.
The Criminal Court has previously issued orders to shut down several drug cafes operating in Malé. Police stated that they are continuously working to identify additional premises used for drug trafficking and consumption, and will persist in efforts to close such establishments within the legal framework.
