Two Indians arrested with 40 water bottles filled with alcohol

Two Indian nationals were arrested in Hulhumale’ last night while in possession of 40 water bottles suspected to be filled with alcohol.

Maldives Police Service, via a post on X, said officers stopped and searched a van with the number plates ‘AB1B C4278’ during which they found 40 500ml water bottles suspected to be filled with alcohol.

Police have initiated an investigation after stopping van AB1B C4278 on Midhili Magu, Hulhumale Phase 1 tonight. Upon search, officers found 40 bottles (500ml) suspected to contain alcohol. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/8eokXgT8S0

— Maldives Police (@PoliceMv) May 8, 2025

The Police detailed that they arrested two Indian nationals at the scene following the discovery; Rajagopal Selvaganapathy, 47, and Thalapathi Pugazhendhi, 27.

The van has been towed for further investigation.