60-year-old Malé man arrested for drug use and dealing

A man has been arrested in HA. Dhidhdhoo on suspicion of using, possessing and trafficking drugs.

Police identified the suspect as Abdulhannan Adam, 60, of M. Maahal.

Police said he was arrested during a joint operation conducted last Friday by Counter Narcotics Intelligence and Haa Alif Atoll police.

Police said three rubber packets containing drugs weighing 53.2 grams were found when he was stopped and searched during the operation.

He was remanded in custody for 15 days when he was brought before the court for a remand hearing.