Two brothers arrested in Dhuvaafaru on drug-related charges
9 ނޮވެމްބަރު 2026 | ހޯމަ 08:38A court has ordered the remand of two siblings arrested in a drug-related operation in R. Dhuvaafaru, placing the 26-year-old woman in custody for seven days and the 33-year-old man for 15 days. During a police search of their residence, authorities discovered and seized 65 cellophane packets containing substances suspected to be illicit narcotics.
Investigation into alleged drug trafficking and substance abuse in R. Dhuvaafaru. | police
Two brothers have been arrested in R. Dhuvaafaru on suspicion of drug trafficking and substance abuse.
The individuals arrested in connection with this case have been identified as 26-year-old Hajara Maisa Ali and 33-year-old Abdulla Ali, both natives of Dhuvaafaru. The two suspects are siblings.
Police informed the media that the two individuals were apprehended on the 4th of this month during a joint operation conducted by Dhuvaafaru Police and Counter-Narcotics Intelligence.
Police stated that a house in Dhuvaafaru was searched during an operation conducted under a court order. According to the police, 65 cellophane packets containing substances suspected to be narcotics were discovered during the search.
Following their production in court for a remand hearing, the court has ordered the detention of the individuals arrested in connection with this case. Haajara Maisa Ali has been remanded for seven days, while Abdulla Ali has been remanded for 15 days.
The police are currently investigating the matter.
