10 charged over December's 72kg drugbust

Charges have been raised against 10 persons over drug trafficking allegations.

The Prosecutor General's Office revealed that charges were being raised against 10 men accused of attempting to traffic 72kgs of illicit drugs in the Maldives after having brought the substances into the country on board the "Masjaree 2" vessel. The Prosecutor General's Office forwarded the charges against them to the criminal court on 14 February 2021.

1. Irufan Thagiyyu, S. Hulhudhoo, Dheyliyaage

2. Mohamed Visam, R. Inguraidhoo, Alex

3. Abdulla Visam, R. Inguraidhoo, Alex

4. Ahmed Naseer, Dh. Maaembudhoo, An'bugasdhoshuge

5. Mohamed Akram, K. Male', Garden Beauty

6. Mohamed Shareef, HDh. Nolhivaranfaru, Nooreeaage

7. Mohamed Furuqan, L. Gan-Thundi, Paris Holiday

8. Ahmed Shinan, R. Rasgetheemu, Feerozge

9. Mohamed Wajeeh, Th. Thimarafushi, Thandiraiymaage

10. Ali Ahmed, K. Male', MA. Kandooge

These 10 persons are being charged under Article 105 of the Narcotic Drugs Act (Law: 17/2011) for trafficking diamorphine.

In addition to this, Ahmed Naseer, Mohamed Akram and Mohamed Shareef are also being charged under Article 115 of the Narcotic Drugs Act for cannabis use.

Charges have been raised against 10 persons over drug trafficking allegations.

1. Irufan Thagiyyu, S. Hulhudhoo, Dheyliyaage

2. Mohamed Visam, R. Inguraidhoo, Alex

3. Abdulla Visam, R. Inguraidhoo, Alex

4. Ahmed Naseer, Dh. Maaembudhoo, An'bugasdhoshuge

5. Mohamed Akram, K. Male', Garden Beauty

6. Mohamed Shareef, HDh. Nolhivaranfaru, Nooreeaage

7. Mohamed Furuqan, L. Gan-Thundi, Paris Holiday

8. Ahmed Shinan, R. Rasgetheemu, Feerozge

9. Mohamed Wajeeh, Th. Thimarafushi, Thandiraiymaage

10. Ali Ahmed, K. Male', MA. Kandooge

These 10 persons are being charged under Article 105 of the Narcotic Drugs Act (Law: 17/2011) for trafficking diamorphine.

In addition to this, Ahmed Naseer, Mohamed Akram and Mohamed Shareef are also being charged under Article 115 of the Narcotic Drugs Act for cannabis use.

10 charged over December's 72kg drugbust

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