3 arrested over attempt to smuggle over 6kg of drugs at airport
The suspects were first detained by the Maldives Customs Service on Tuesday and later handed over to the Maldives Police Service.
Three people have been arrested in connection with an attempt to smuggle more than 6 kilograms of drugs through Velana International Airport, police said on Sunday.
The suspects were first detained by the Maldives Customs Service on Tuesday and later handed over to the Maldives Police Service.
According to police, one Maldivian national and two Indian nationals are in custody.
The suspects were identified as:
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Ali Irfan, 28, Hithilaage, GDh. Gadhdhoo
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Danushkandan Gopal, 19, India
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Kathirivil Manimaran, 21, India
Police said Ali Irfan has been remanded in custody pending the outcome of the case.
The two Indian nationals have been remanded in custody for five days.
Authorities said investigations into the case are ongoing.
