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Four suspects arrested after a motorcycle struck a police officer on the Sinamalé Bridge highway have tested positive for drugs, with the officer sustaining serious injuries in the incident.
Mariyam Adheela
Police officers conducting vehicle checks at a roadside checkpoint -- Photo: Maldives Police Service
Male’, Maldives — Four people arrested in connection with a motorcycle collision that seriously injured a police officer on the Sinamalé Bridge highway have tested positive for drugs.
The incident occurred at around 4:30 a.m. when a motorcycle travelling from Male’ towards Hulhumale’ struck an officer conducting patrol duties.
The officer suffered serious facial injuries, including a split upper lip and broken teeth. The motorcyclist was not seriously injured.
Police Commissioner Ahmed Mohamed said two additional suspects were later arrested in connection with the case.
According to court documents, the two additional suspects allegedly caused a disturbance at ADK Hospital, where an injured person was receiving treatment. They were accused of verbally abusing hospital staff and police officers and obstructing police duties.
Both suspects also tested positive for drugs, according to the court orders.
The Criminal Court has ordered all four suspects to be remanded in custody for five days to allow them time to seek legal representation.
The police commissioner said the collision was believed to have been deliberate and intended to obstruct police operations targeting dangerous driving.
Home Affairs Minister Ali Ihusaan has visited the injured officer to check on his condition.
