Three youths arrested in a drug operation have been remanded for an additional 30 days
8 ނޮވެމްބަރު 2026 | އާދީއްތަ 09:06Police have arrested three young men in a special operation in Malé following the seizure of 1.7 kilograms of narcotics and drug-infused vape cartridges. The joint operation, conducted by Drug Enforcement and Intelligence departments, also led to the recovery of alcohol and bottles of vape flavoring, and the police are currently investigating the matter further.
Three individuals arrested in Male' over drug-related offenses | police media
The Criminal Court has extended the remand of three youths arrested during a drug operation in Malé by an additional 30 days.
The individuals arrested in connection with this case have been identified as Hussain Shavin of Sanivilla, K. Huraa; Maryam Isha Ashraf of Villa, Th. Thimarafushi; and Mohamed Nahil of Resham, S. Hulhudhoo.
According to the police, the three individuals were apprehended during an operation conducted on September 2nd. They were arrested in connection with a case involving the suspected possession, consumption, and trafficking of illicit narcotics.
The suspects were apprehended during a joint anti-drug operation conducted in Malé by the Drug Enforcement Department and Counter-Narcotics Intelligence.
According to the police, the operation led to the seizure of approximately 1.7 kilograms of suspected narcotics, along with 230 vape cartridges containing illicit substances, 26 bottles of vape flavors, and a bottle of alcohol.
The police are currently conducting further investigations into the matter.
The drug problem in the Maldives has escalated significantly. To address this issue, the police are working in close collaboration with Counter Narcotics Intelligence and Drug Enforcement.
