Nine arrested in Rasdhoo drug raid

Nine people were arrested from AA. Rasdhoo on Saturday, in a counter-narcotics operation that saw the police raid multiple properties on the island.

The suspects were arrested in a joint operation by Drug Enforcement, Counter-Narcotics Intelligence and AA. Atoll Police.

The nine arrested in the case includes a young woman and a Bangladeshi national. They are:

• Ahmed Ikleel, 37, Fehivina, AA. Rasdhoo
• Ibrahim Dhinan, 30, Havaamanzil, AA. Rasdhoo
• Ahmed Areef, 37, Guldhasthaage, AA. Rasdhoo
• Leena Moosa, 23, Vidhuvaruge, HDh. Kumundhoo
• Mohamed Ulvan Rasheed, 21, Lilly Mead, AA. Rasdhoo
• Ahmed Mohamed, 44, Carnationmaage, AA. Rasdhoo
• Rimaz Mohamed, 29, Hikifinifenmaage, AA. Thoddoo
• Ali Waseem, 42, Carnationmaage, AA. Rasdhoo
• Mehdi Hassan, 27, Bangladesh

All nine were arrested on suspicion of use, possession and trade of drugs and alcohol.

The police said they raided 10 properties in Rasdhoo, and seized drugs and equipment believed to be used to produce alcohol.

All nine were presented at court on Sunday for their remand hearing. According to police, Dhinan, Rimaz, Waseem and Mehdi were remanded in police custody for 10 days, Ikleel for seven days, Ulvan, Areef and Ahmed Mohamed for five, and Leena for three.

The case is under further investigation by the police.