10 arrested for alcohol possession, mid-trip on speedboat

Police has intercepted a speedboat travelling to a nearby uninhabited island, in which alcohol and possibly drugs were found. Ten were arrested at the scene for possession, with one more being placed under arrest for obstruction of police duties.

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Bottles of alcohol discovered on the launch that was seized by the Police

Aishath Shuba Solih

2024-03-06 14:19:52

Ten individuals have been arrested after they were found traveling to a deserted island with contraband on board a launch mainly operated in Meemu atoll Mulah.

The police disclosed today that this operation was initiated on Monday following information attained by Police Intelligence that an intoxicated crew carrying illegal substances on a launch generally operated in Mulah is advancing to a deserted island.

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