Bangladeshi man remanded over alleged drug smuggling into Maldives

A Bangladeshi man has been arrested and remanded in custody in a case involving the alleged importation and trafficking of drugs into the Maldives.

The suspect was identified as 32-year-old Nazmul Haque, a Bangladeshi national. According to the Criminal Court remand order, he was arrested on suspicion of importing, trafficking and smuggling drugs into the country.

The court order states that investigators presented evidence linking him to the alleged offenses, including a case submission by Maldives Customs Service, authorization for a controlled delivery operation, a statement from a police officer who attended the scene and preliminary findings related to the case.

According to the order, Nazmul denied the allegations against him.

After reviewing the case, the Criminal Court ordered that he be remanded in custody for 15 days while the investigation continues. The remand is set to expire on November 27, 2026.