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Chinese man arrested for smuggling drugs into Maldives

He was brought before the Criminal Court yesterday, where he was remanded in custody for 15 days. He faces charges of smuggling drugs into the country, as well as drug use and possession.

Malika Shahid
19 February 2025, MVT 15:50
Criminal court of Maldives
Malika Shahid
19 February 2025, MVT 15:50

A 33-year-old Chinese man has been arrested for smuggling drugs into Maldives.

He was brought before the Criminal Court yesterday, where he was remanded in custody for 15 days. He faces charges of smuggling drugs into the country, as well as drug use and possession.

According to his arrest warrant, a significant quantity of drugs was discovered in a box he had brought with him while arriving from abroad.

Police informed the court that preliminary tests confirmed the presence of drugs.

The court decided to remand him due to the severity of the case, citing his involvement in smuggling a large amount of drugs into the country.

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