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A 62-year-old Maldivian man has been remanded in custody until the conclusion of his trial after authorities allegedly found 19 suspected drug pellets weighing 427 grams in his body.
Mariyam Adheela
Ahmed Naseer, of Hazaarumaage, V. Fulidhoo -- MPS
MALÉ, Maldives: A 62-year-old Maldivian man has been remanded in custody until the conclusion of his trial over allegations that he smuggled drugs into the Maldives concealed inside his body.
The Maldives Police Service identified the suspect as Ahmed Naseer, of Hazaarumaage, V. Fulidhoo.
Police said he was arrested on October 24 after arriving in the Maldives, following information received from the Maldives Customs Service. The case is being investigated by the Drug Enforcement Department.
According to police, 19 pellets suspected to contain drugs were found during an examination of the suspect following his arrest.
The pellets had a provisional total weight of 427 grams, police said. Authorities have not specified the type of drug suspected to be contained in the pellets in the information released.
Naseer was presented before court for a decision on his remand. The court ordered that he remain in custody until the conclusion of the trial.
Police said the investigation into the case is ongoing.
