Two Indian nationals have been arrested in Malé on suspicion of possessing, consuming and trafficking alcohol.
The arrests were made on October 10 in a joint operation by the Drug Enforcement Department and the Counter Narcotics Intelligence unit. During the operation, officers discovered nine 500ml bottles containing a substance suspected to be alcohol.
The suspects have been identified as Raji Raja Kumar, 47, and Nadan Vincentraj Pon, 54. Both men have been handed over to Maldives Immigration for action under immigration laws following the completion of police procedures.
Police are continuing to investigate the case.
