Drug case suspect seek prison release to care for child

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A Maldivian man who was arrested in a drug-related case is seeking release from prison, claiming he needs to care for his autistic child. The 43-year-old man from Male’ arrested on suspicion of drug abuse was presented before the Criminal Court on Thursday for a hearing on extending his remand. An investigative officer testified in court that the suspect’s urine tested positive