A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a drug possession and distribution case following a joint operation by drug enforcement and counter-narcotics intelligence teams in Male' City and Hulhumale' Phase 2.

The suspect, identified as Ahmed Shauban Latheef from Fuvahmulah City, was detained on January 12 ,2025, during raids on an apartment in Hulhumale’ Phase 2 and three locations in Male’ City linked to him.

Authorities recovered substances believed to be drugs with an estimated weight of 1,058.31 grams during the operation. The confiscated materials are undergoing further analysis to confirm their composition.

The suspect has been remanded in police custody for seven days by the Criminal Court, while investigations continue to determine the extent of his involvement and identify any accomplices.