Six individuals arrested and remanded for 30 days following a raid on an apartment operating as a drug cafe
19 އޮކްޓޯބަރު 2026 | ހޯމަ 07:58Six individuals have been remanded in custody for 30 days following their arrest during a police raid on a "cafe-style" drug den in Male' where authorities seized a significant quantity of narcotics and cash. This operation aligns with recent enforcement efforts highlighted by Home Minister Ihusaan, who noted that 13 such drug cafes have been shuttered in the capital following recent legislative amendments to the Drugs Act.
A drug cafe previously raided by police. (File Photo) | Maldives Police Service
Six individuals have been arrested and remanded in custody for 30 days following a police raid on an apartment operating as a "drug cafe."
According to the Criminal Court order, the individuals were arrested on allegations of possession, consumption, distribution, and trafficking of narcotics.
On Saturday, the court ordered that the individual be remanded in custody for a period of 30 days.
- Zayan Yusuf, 23, of Gulfaamge, N. Kendhikulhudhoo.
- Maisham Mohamed, 21, of Dhodhil, F. Feeali.
- Ahmed Akram, 45, of H. Milkbush, Male'.
- Mohamed Hamdhan, 41, of Whiterose, K. Thulusdhoo.
- Ahmed Noohu Mohamed, 24, of Cameraage, R. Dhuvaafaru.
- Azmee Ali Rasheed, 39, of Finivaage, R. Angolhitheemu.
In connection with this case, police informed the court that a significant quantity of narcotics, cash, and digital scales used for weighing drugs were discovered in the suspects' apartment.
Police stated that the premises were operated as a "drug cafe," where narcotics were both sold and consumed. Authorities further noted that, alongside the seized drugs, cash was also found pre-packaged in rubber packets.
Furthermore, police informed the court that they have obtained witness testimony indicating that some of the suspects were frequently seen entering and exiting the premises.
Although the suspects in this case denied the allegations in court, the police presented sufficient evidence to support the charges. Based on the evidence submitted by the police, the court ordered all individuals to be remanded in a custodial prison for a period of 30 days.
Six individuals have been arrested following a raid on an apartment operating as a drug cafe. Home Minister Ali Ihusaan recently stated that special operations are being conducted across the Maldives to shut down such establishments. Minister Ihusaan further noted that 13 drug cafes in Male' have been closed so far under the newly implemented amendments to the Drug Act.
