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Party drugs smuggled into Maldives: Some people were arrested with party drugs on Thursday evening. (Atoll Times Photo)

12 remanded for drug-fuelled parties

Police raided two locations in Hulhumale and Male and arrested eight men and four women.

12 November 2022

A local court on Friday remanded 12 persons arrested in connection with a drug operation conducted by the police on the eve of the weekend. 

Police raided two locations in Hulhumale and Male and arrested eight men and four women.

  • Some were arrested while partying with drugs

  • While some were also accused of peddling liquor, others were also accused of possessing and consuming drugs

A police spokesperson shared details of the suspects.

  • A 26-year-old woman - seven days

  • A 27-year-old woman - three days

  • A 31-year-old woman - 30 days

  • A 37-year-old woman - five days

  • Two 23-year-old men - 30 days

  • A 27-year-old man - 15 days

  • A 26-year-old man - 15 days

  • A 26-year-old man - five days

  • A 34-year-old man - five days

  • A 36-year-old man - five days

  • A 38-year-old man - 30 days

As the operation is still going on, the police are yet to reveal the names of those arrested. However, it is learnt that some of the arrested persons include film stars and some who have made a name for themselves on social media.

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