H. Maadhooge has been searched following suspicions of supplying alcohol to Malé, and a large quantity of alcohol cases has been seized today.

In a major alcohol operation, police entered H. Maadhooge under a court order last night and searched the first and fifth floors of the building. This is the first time the residence has been searched in connection with an alcohol case.

As the operation is still ongoing, Head of the Drug Enforcement Department, Superintendent of Police Ahmed Muslim, speaking near Maadhooge a short while ago to provide information on the operation, stated that it was conducted following intelligence that alcohol was being supplied on a large scale across Malé.

After briefing journalists, police allowed reporters inside the premises to showcase the types of alcohol seized. A large quantity of alcohol and cases of various brands were present on the first floor of the house. According to police, a significant amount of alcohol was also found on the fifth floor.

Police have arrested two foreign nationals from the house in connection with the case. Furthermore, authorities have appealed for public assistance to identify individuals involved in possessing and trading alcohol in Malé and across the islands.