Police have raided an office space in H. Maadhooge on suspicion of illegally supplying alcohol within capital Male', and seized a large quantity of alcohol cases. 

Under this morning's operation, Police entered H. Maadhooge and inspected two floors of the building. As part of the operation, carried out from last night under a court order, Police have now searched the first and fifth floors of the building. 

Police briefed media at the scene, revealing that the operation had been carried out based on reports that wide-scale supply of alcohol in the Male' area was being carried out at the premises. 

The operation is being led by Counter Narcotics and Police Intelligence units. 

Police said that a large quantity of alcohol has been seized from the site, and persons believed to be behind the illegal sales have also been identified. 

Police also allowed media to enter the premises, and displayed the alcohol seized through the operation. Stacks of alcohol cases of various varieties were seen in the office. 

The cases were being stored in a space that appeared to be in use as an office, based on the presence of printers, computers and other administrative tools. 

In relation to the case, Police have detained two expatriates from Maadhooge. 

Police appealed for public assistance to identify illegal sale of alcohol and drugs in Male' and the atolls.