Three people were arrested Tuesday for severing a power cable laid by Male' Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC) in Gaddhoo, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll.
Police stated that they received reports of the crime last week. The power cable was laid near the newly constructed school in the island.
The suspects arrested following the investigation are aged 34, 36 and 42.
Police further shared that Gaddhoo Magistrate Court ruled to detain the suspects until the end of their trial.