Fifth suspect accused of aiding cigarette heist

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A fifth suspect has been arrested in connection with the theft of 13.6 million cigarettes seized by Maldives Customs earlier this year. The two containers of smuggled cigarettes were confiscated on April 26 and stored at the Hulhumale’ seaport, managed by Maldives Ports Limited (MPL). The theft was discovered on October 8. Hassan Abdul Rahman, 52, from Link, K. Thulusdhoo, was arrested