Two people have been arrested in a drug operation conducted in R. Dhuvaafaru.

Police stated that the operation, carried out on the fourth of this month by police in collaboration with Counter Narcotics Intelligence, was launched in response to suspected drug trafficking and consumption in Dhuvaafaru.

During the operation, which was conducted under a court order, a house in Dhuvaafaru was searched, leading to the recovery of 65 cellophane packets containing suspected narcotics.

The individuals arrested in connection with the case are Hajara Maisaa Ali (26), Kabeelaage, R. Dhuvaafaru, and Abdulla Ali (33), Dhafharu No. 0235, R. Dhuvaafaru.

When the suspects were presented to court to determine their remand, the court ordered Hajara Maisaa Ali to be detained for seven days and Abdulla Ali for 15 days.

Police are continuing their investigation into the matter.