Five arrested in drug raid in Maamigili

Combined photos of (clockwise from L-R) Mohamed Shahudh, 27; Ahmed Firushan, 28; Risvan Ibrahim, 30; Mohamed Mahmood, 34; and Ali Shaneez, 39. (Photo/Maldives Police Service)

Five people were arrested from ADh. Maamigili on Monday, in a counter-narcotics operation by the police.

The five suspects – all of whom are from Maamigili – were arrested in a joint operation on Monday by the Drug Enforcement, ADh. Police, and Intelligence.

They are:

Mohamed Shahudh, 27, Roalhi, ADh. Maamigili
Ahmed Firushan, 28, Village, ADh. Maamigili
Risvan Ibrahim, 30, Reefside, ADh. Maamigili
Mohamed Mahmood, 34, Kuwait, ADh. Maamigili
Ali Shaneez, 39, Everest, ADh. Maamigili

The police said they searched seven properties linked to the five suspects and seized 9.68 grams of drugs in the operation.

When presented before a court for their remand hearing, Risvan and Mahmood were remanded in custody of the police for 15 days, and the other three suspects for five days.

The case is under investigation by the Maamigili Police Station.