Man arrested in Maafushi over alcohol trafficking
The suspect was subsequently presented before a court for a remand hearing, where he was ordered to remain in custody for eight days.
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Police have arrested a 23-year-old man on suspicion of involvement in alcohol trafficking on a large scale in K. Maafushi.
In a statement on Monday, police said the suspect was arrested on Friday during a joint operation conducted by Counter Narcotics Intelligence and Maafushi Police.
The suspect has been identified as Nabeeh Abdul Rasheed, 23, of Sameydhan, HDh. Kulhudhuffushi.
Police said the arrest was made under a court order as part of an investigation into suspected alcohol trafficking on the island.
During a search of the residence where the suspect had been staying, officers discovered 42 bottles of alcohol, according to police.
The suspect was subsequently presented before a court for a remand hearing, where he was ordered to remain in custody for eight days.
Police said the investigation into the case is continuing.
