A 23-year-old man has been arrested in Maafushi on suspicion of engaging in large-scale alcohol trading, with 42 bottles of alcohol seized during a search of his residence.
The arrest was made on October 16 in a joint operation conducted by the Counter Narcotics Intelligence unit and Maafushi Police.
Police identified the suspect as Nabeehu Abdul Rasheed, 23, of Sameedhaan, Kulhudhuffushi, HDh. His residence in Maafushi was searched under a court warrant, leading to the discovery of 42 bottles of alcohol.
The suspect was subsequently presented to court for a remand decision and was ordered to be held in custody for eight days.
Police are continuing to investigate the case.
