A 19-year-old soldier of the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) has been remanded in custody for five days over allegations of alcohol possession and consumption.
The Criminal Court issued the detention order on Wednesday, November 11, remanding the suspect in a custodial facility until Monday, November 16.
According to statements presented in court by the police Investigating Officer, the suspect holds the rank of Private in the MNDF.
In issuing the order, the court ruled that the arrest was conducted in accordance with established legal procedures and noted that sufficient evidence had been submitted to substantiate the allegations against him. The five-day remand period was granted after the suspect informed the court that he wished to proceed with legal representation.
