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Gaafu Alifu Drug Kingpins Held Until Trial as Police Uncover Massive Laundering Scheme

Maldives Police Service arrested four individuals on 11 January 2026 during Operation 'Alimagu', targeting drug trafficking and money laundering networks. Searches were conducted at 10 locations in Malé and Gaafu Alifu Atoll. The arrested are Shaffah Latheef (28), Ahmed Maadhih (33), Ahmed Anaam Ibrahim (30), and Noorunizam (35), all from GA. Villingili. The court ordered three held until trial and one remanded for 15 days. The network has been under investigation since March 2025.

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Jan 13, 2026

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Maldives Police Service arrested four individuals on 11 January 2026 during Operation 'Alimagu', targeting drug trafficking and money laundering networks. Searches were conducted at 10 locations in Malé and Gaafu Alifu Atoll. The arrested are Shaffah Latheef (28), Ahmed Maadhih (33), Ahmed Anaam Ibrahim (30), and Noorunizam (35), all from GA. Villingili. The court ordered three held until trial and one remanded for 15 days. The network has been under investigation since March 2025.

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