Authorities arrest Indian liquor peddlers

Maldivian authorities have arrested three Indian expatriates in Malé on suspicion of being involved in the illegal sale and distribution of liquor.

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[File] Bottle of Alcohol seized by Police: Two men carrying liquor escape after accident -- Photo: Police

Mohamed Rehan

2023-08-20 13:59:44

Maldivian authorities have arrested three Indian expatriates in Malé on suspicion of being involved in the illegal sale and distribution of liquor.

The Criminal Court has issued a 15-day remand for the three arrested suspects, aged 48, 26, and 22 years, due to concerns that they posed national security risk.

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