Faeena Fayaz, Senior State Counsel at the Attorney General's (AG) Office, and her husband Ahmed Azhad have been arrested last night with narcotics.

According to available information, the couple was arrested during an operation conducted by the Police Drug Enforcement Department, after searching an apartment in "Raincrest" in Hulhumalé.

It is understood that a large quantity of drugs was found in the apartment. However, the exact weight and type of the drugs are not yet confirmed.

The police have not yet made an official statement regarding this matter.

Faeena is the head of the Human Rights and International Affairs Division at the AG Office. She has previously held several senior positions in the AG Office.