MNDF Private Remanded for Five Days Over Drug Suspicion

A Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) private has been arrested on suspicion of using and possessing drugs, the Criminal Court has said. According to the Criminal Court order, the person arrested is a 19-year-old male from K. Thulusdhoo. The Investigation Officer (IO) noted in court that he is an MNDF private. The court order states that evidence has been submitted to the court to the extent of the suspicion that he used and possessed drugs. However, no further details of the evidence are apparent from the order. The court has ordered him remanded in custody for five days. The court said this was because the youth suspected of the matter has said he wishes to proceed with the case with a lawyer. The remand period imposed on him expires next Monday. According to the court, the youth was arrested in accordance with procedure.