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The three local actors remanded over the Vilimalé drug trafficking operation are prominent figures in the Maldivian entertainment industry, featuring across popular feature films and web series.
News Desk
Azmeel (left), Jumaih center-left), Vishaal (center-right), Shahil (right) --
VILIMALE : The Criminal Court has ordered four men arrested in an anti-narcotics operation in Vilimalé to be held in remand for 15 days.
Court orders issued today revealed that police suspect all four individuals of drug trafficking and dealing in illicit substances.
Suspects Detained: Ahmed Azmeel (Azey), Ismail Jumaih, Mohamed Vishal (Roman), and Shahil Mohamed (Azmeel’s brother).
Police Allegations: Drug trafficking and sale of illegal narcotics.
Court Action: 15-day pre-trial detention ordered individually for each suspect.
Prior Records: Arrest records confirmed for Ahmed Azmeel, Mohamed Vishal, and Shahil Mohamed.
According to statements provided by police officers who entered the scene, narcotics were found lying in plain sight inside the room where the four men were present. Court documents noted that the weight of the recovered drugs meets the legal threshold for trafficking charges, although the exact weight was not disclosed in the remand orders.
Court records further showed that two of the suspects have previous arrest records.
About the local actors:
Ahmed Azmeel (Azey): Veteran actor, director, and choreographer known for Fanaa and Yaaraa.
Mohamed Vishal (Roman): Rising star known for his breakout role in Ehenas and Giritee Loabi.
Ismail Jumaih: Actor, award-nominated makeup artist, and choreographer featuring in 4426 and Maamui.
