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Police have arrested two Sri Lankan nationals after discovering that a motorcycle they were riding had allegedly been stolen and fitted with a different number plate.
Mariyam Adheela
Photo: Maldives Police Service
Male’ — Two Sri Lankan men have been taken into police custody in Male’ on suspicion of using a stolen motorcycle fitted with a mismatched number plate.
Police identified the suspects as men aged 29 and 25.
According to police, the incident occurred shortly after 2:00 a.m. yesterday, when officers on patrol spotted a motorcycle travelling against the one way traffic flow on Lonuziyaaraiy Magu, near Rukkendiyaa.
Officers stopped the motorcycle and found that the rider did not have a driving licence. The vehicle was subsequently taken to the towing yard for further inspection.
During checks at the yard, police discovered that the number plate did not match the motorcycle’s engine and chassis numbers.
Police said a search of the vehicle’s original identification details through the relevant system confirmed that the motorcycle had been reported stolen.
The two Sri Lankan nationals were arrested on suspicion of using a stolen vehicle, police said.
