Volleyball player Ahmed Fazeel has been arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking.

Fazeel, 31, Vaavu Atoll Keyodhoo, was arrested on Thursday during a police operation on the island.

Maldives Police Service said officers from the Drug Enforcement Department and Counter Narcotics Intelligence, together with Vaavu Atoll police, raided two houses where Fazeel was suspected of selling drugs.

Police said 265.01g of suspected drugs were recovered during the operation.

Fazeel was remanded in custody for 10 days after being produced in court for a remand hearing.

He has previously represented the Maldives national volleyball team.