Police reveal those arrested over Iranian drug vessel

Maldives Police Service on Tuesday revealed details of those implicated in the drug bust where an Iranian boat was seized in Maldivian EEZ with 70 kilograms of illegal narcotics earlier this month.

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The Iranian boat seized in Maldivian waters with 70 kilograms of drugs. PHOTO: MIHAARU

Shahudha Mohamed

2019-10-22 15:37:38

Maldives Police Service on Tuesday revealed details of those implicated in the drug bust where an Iranian boat was seized in Maldivian EEZ with 70 kilograms of illegal narcotics earlier this month.

According to Police, this drug trafficking incident was led by three individuals -- Ali Anwar from Hithadhoo, Addu Atoll, aged 35, Ahmed Shakeeb from Dhiffushi, Kaafu Atoll, aged 42 and Mohamed Rishfan from Gan, Laamu Atoll, aged 23.

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