A 32-year-old man has been arrested in Meedhoo, Dhaalu Atoll, on suspicion of drug use and trafficking.
The suspect has been identified as Hamdhoon Abdul Wahid, of Dhigali, Dh, Meedhoo.
According to police, the man was stopped and searched during an operation conducted on October 18. Officers found 19 rubber packets containing substances suspected to be drugs, along with a piece of cellophane.
Hamdhoon was subsequently presented to court for a remand hearing, where an order was issued to detain him for 10 days.
Police are continuing to investigate the case.
