Identities released of suspects arrested in major alcohol bust; Total 826 alcohol bottles seized

Police have released the details of the individuals arrested during a major alcohol operation conducted yesterday in Malé.

Moreover, The court has ordered them to be remanded in custody.

The individuals arrested in connection with this case are Al-Amin (34), Paulin (43), and MD Rakib Hossain (25).

All individuals are Bangladeshi nationals according to Police.

Police stated that when brought before the court for a remand hearing, Al-Amin and Paulin were ordered to be detained for 5 days, while MD Rakib Hossain was remanded for 15 days.

They were arrested during a special operation targeting a network distributing alcohol illegally on a large scale in Malé, following a search of a house in Henveiru.

Police reported that 826 bottles of alcohol were seized during the operation.

The operation was conducted jointly by the Counter Narcotics Intelligence and Drug Enforcement of the Maldives Police Service.

Police are continuing to investigate the case.