Two Sri Lankan nationals have been arrested on suspicion of using a stolen motorcycle fitted with a different number plate in Male' yesterday.

Police said the men, aged 29 and 25, were arrested yesterday after a motorcycle was stopped for travelling against the one-way road.

The motorcycle was travelling from Lonuziyaaraiy Magu towards Ruhkendiyaa Hingun after 2pm when police on patrol stopped it, according to police.

The driver did not have a valid driving licence, and the motorcycle was taken to the towing yard.

During further checks, police found that the motorcycle’s number plate, engine number and chassis number did not match. Officers then checked the original registration details through the police system and confirmed that the motorcycle had been stolen.

The two men were arrested on suspicion of using a stolen vehicle, police said.