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Malaysia Says No—Maldives Police Say Yes: Gangster Arrested on Arrival

Malaysia Says No—Maldives Police Say Yes: Gangster Arrested on Arrival

Police arrested Hussain Areesh, a 31-year-old suspected gang leader, at Velana International Airport upon his return from Malaysia, where he was denied entry due to an active court order. Areesh has 26 prior offenses, including 15 assaults, 6 drug charges, 3 property damage, and 2 weapons possession. He is suspected in a February 4 hammer attack near IGMH. Police have intensified arrests over the past week to curb gang violence in Malé.

Police arrested Hussain Areesh, a 31-year-old suspected gang leader, at Velana International Airport upon his return from Malaysia, where he was denied entry due to an active court order. Areesh has 26 prior offenses, including 15 assaults, 6 drug charges, 3 property damage, and 2 weapons possession. He is suspected in a February 4 hammer attack near IGMH. Police have intensified arrests over the past week to curb gang violence in Malé.

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Police arrested Hussain Areesh, a 31-year-old suspected gang leader, at Velana International Airport upon his return from Malaysia, where he was denied entry due to an active court order. Areesh has 26 prior offenses, including 15 assaults, 6 drug charges, 3 property damage, and 2 weapons possession. He is suspected in a February 4 hammer attack near IGMH. Police have intensified arrests over the past week to curb gang violence in Malé.

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