Two foreigners arrested for illegal alcohol trade

Maldives Police Service has arrested two foreigners from Hulhumalé on suspicion of possession, consumption, and illegal sale of alcohol.

The Police have identified the suspects as Bangladeshi nationals: 31-year-old Al-Nooman and 20-year-old Rakeeb-ul Hassan Pappoon.

The arrests were made during a targeted operation conducted following intelligence reports related to a suspected illegal alcohol trade.

During the operation carried out on Friday by Hulhumalé Phase 1 Police, the apartment where the suspects were residing was searched, leading to the seizure of 15 alcohol bottles.

Upon being produced before the court for a remand hearing, Al-Nooman was remanded in custody for five days, while Rakibul Hassan Papoon was remanded in custody for 10 days.

The Police have confirmed that the case is under further investigation.