A 25-year-old man has been remanded in custody for 15 days after being arrested in Hulhumalé with 24 bottles of liquor.
Police identified the suspect as Amaan Ibrahim, 25, of Hiyaa 4-18-15, Hulhumalé. He has been charged with possession and trafficking of alcohol.
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The arrest was made on Thursday during a special operation carried out by the Hulhumalé Police Special Enforcement unit beneath the WAMCO bridge connecting the two phases of Hulhumalé.
Following his arrest, Amaan was brought before the court, which ordered that he be remanded in custody for 15 days pending the investigation.
Police said the case remains under investigation.
The arrest comes amid a recent increase in enforcement operations in Hulhumalé, where authorities have reported a rise in cases involving young people in connection with illicit substances.
