Three Bangladeshi Nationals Remanded Over 800-Bottle Alcohol Seizure in Malé

The court has ordered the pre-trial detention of three Bangladeshi nationals following their arrest in connection with a major illegal alcohol distribution network and the seizure of 826 bottles of liquor.

According to the Maldives Police Service, those arrested have been identified as Al Amin, 34, Polin, 43, and MD Rakib Hossain, 25. Following their court appearance for a remand hearing, Al Amin and Polin were remanded in custody for five days, while MD Rakib Hossain was remanded for 15 days.

The arrests took place yesturday during a targeted raid on a residence in the Henveiru ward of Malé. Authorities confirmed that 826 bottles of alcohol were confiscated from the premises during the operation, which aimed to disrupt a large-scale bootlegging ring operating within the capital.

The raid was carried out jointly by the Counter-Narcotics Intelligence unit and the Drug Enforcement Department of the Maldives Police Service. 

Police confirmed that further investigations into the network remain ongoing.