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Court orders closure of Fuvahmulah "drug cafe"

The Fuvahmulah City Magistrate Court ordered the closure of a 'drug cafe' operating at Gulisthanuge for 85 days. Entering the property without authorization during the closure is a criminal offense. Police warned of strict legal action against trespassers and expressed gratitude for public cooperation. Authorities are working to identify other drug trafficking locations. This marks the first court-ordered closure of a drug cafe outside Malé.

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Jun 6, 2026

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The Fuvahmulah City Magistrate Court ordered the closure of a 'drug cafe' operating at Gulisthanuge for 85 days. Entering the property without authorization during the closure is a criminal offense. Police warned of strict legal action against trespassers and expressed gratitude for public cooperation. Authorities are working to identify other drug trafficking locations. This marks the first court-ordered closure of a drug cafe outside Malé.

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