Criminal Court has provided more time to provide defense evidence to those being charged after 100 kilos of heroin were seized by Maldives Police Service in a joint counter-narcotics trafficking operation last October.

The following suspects have been charged with diamorphine trafficking:

- Juman Musthafa, 19, Beach Heaven, N. Velidhoo

- Ibrahim Zaidh Habeeb, 25, Sosunge, GA. Kolamaafushi

- Mohamed Ahmed, 34, Janavareemaage, L. Kalaidhoo

- Ibrahim Sinaan, 24, Dear Friend, HDh. Kumundhoo

- Mohamed Hussain, 61, Polaris, Dh. Bandidhoo

- MD Rafeegul Islam, 35, Bangladesh

- DM Mobin, 24, Bangladesh

- Ahmed Mahir, Sweetmead, K. Maafushi

Charged with cannabis use:

- Juman Musthafa, 19, Beach Heaven, N. Velidhoo

- Mohamed Ahmed, 34, Janavareemaage, L. Kalaidhoo

- MD Rafeegul Islam, 35, Bangladesh

- Midhuhath Ibrahim 26, Dheyliyaage, GA. Dhevvadhoo

- Ahmed Siruhaan Shameem, Zaheera Manzil, M. Kolhufushi

During the hearing held on Tuesday, Judge Dheebanaz Fahmy noted that the defense lawyer had requested extra time to present defense evidence. She has been granted five days to present the evidence, as requested by the lawyer.

Before concluding the hearing today, the judge set a date for the next hearing to be scheduled for June 15th, where defense evidence would be provided.

During a previous hearing, all charged had plead not guilty.