Police seize over 1KG of drugs in Malé, arrest 2
The suspects were identified as Mohamed Fauzan, 35, of Edhuruge, Vilingili, and Zakir Hossain, 29, a Bangladeshi national.
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The Maldives Police Service has arrested two individuals in Malé after officers allegedly discovered more than one kilogram of illegal drugs during a counter-narcotics operation.
Police said the arrests were made as part of ongoing operations targeting drug-related offences, including drug use, possession and trafficking.
The suspects were identified as Mohamed Fauzan, 35, of Edhuruge, Vilingili, and Zakir Hossain, 29, a Bangladeshi national.
According to police, the operation was conducted last Thursday by officers from the Counter Narcotics Intelligence and Counter Narcotics Operations departments.
The suspects were later presented before court for remand hearings.
The court ordered Zakir Hossain to be held in custody for 15 days, while Mohamed Fauzan was remanded for 10 days.
Police said the investigation remains ongoing.
