Three Bangladeshi nationals have been taken into custody in Hulhumalé Phase 1 on suspicion of possession and illegal sale of alcohol.

The Police stated yesterday that the individuals arrested in connection with this case are Anisur Rahman (23), MD Roman Mia (38), and MD Kamal Mia (42).

All three individuals are citizens of Bangladesh.

The arrests were made last Tuesday during an operation conducted by the Hulhumalé Special Enforcement Team. According to the Police, the suspects were intercepted and searched near the Local Market area in Hulhumalé Phase 1, where 37 bottles of alcohol were discovered in their possession.

Upon being produced before the court to determine their remand status, the court ordered all three suspects to be detained for a period of 15 days.

The Police confirmed that the matter is under further investigation.