The two men arrested in Kulhudhuffushi City with drugs on their person, February 24, 2026. (Photo/Maldives Police Service)
Two men have been arrested in Kulhudhuffushi City in connection with a drug case.
Police identified the suspects as Mohamed Shakir, 47, of H.Dh. Hanimaadhoo/Nasru, and Mohamed Ibrahim, 38, of H.Dh. Kulhudhuffushi/Moonreef.
According to police, 13 rubber packets containing suspected drugs were recovered from Mohamed Ibrahim, while one packet was recovered from Mohamed Shakir.
A court has remanded Mohamed Ibrahim in custody for seven days, and Mohamed Shakir for five days.
Police said the case remains under investigation.