A US national has been arrested at Velana International Airport with a loaded magazine.

According to the police, the individual arrested yesterday in the case involving the discovery of bullets is Koboll Britain Tyler, an American citizen who arrived in the Maldives by air.

The police stated that when the 36-year-old man's luggage was searched, a loaded magazine was found, leading to his arrest. Upon being presented to the court, he was remanded for 10 days.

Police said that the agency is currently investigating the case.