Foreign National Caught in Cigarette Sting Says: ‘They’re Not Mine!’

Bangladeshi national Abdul Kareem, 45, was arrested on May 24 at Thilafushi Boatyard for allegedly smuggling 32 cartons of Manchester brand cigarettes. At his remand hearing, he denied ownership, claiming the goods were given to him by another person, but police noted he failed to provide details. The court extended his remand by 15 days. Police also found he was residing illegally in the Maldives. The article highlights the black market for cigarettes due to high taxes and bans, and ongoing enforcement efforts.

Bangladeshi national Abdul Kareem, 45, was arrested on May 24 at Thilafushi Boatyard for allegedly smuggling 32 cartons of Manchester brand cigarettes. At his remand hearing, he denied ownership, claiming the goods were given to him by another person, but police noted he failed to provide details. The court extended his remand by 15 days. Police also found he was residing illegally in the Maldives. The article highlights the black market for cigarettes due to high taxes and bans, and ongoing enforcement efforts.

Bangladeshi national Abdul Kareem, 45, was arrested on May 24 at Thilafushi Boatyard for allegedly smuggling 32 cartons of Manchester brand cigarettes. At his remand hearing, he denied ownership, claiming the goods were given to him by another person, but police noted he failed to provide details. The court extended his remand by 15 days. Police also found he was residing illegally in the Maldives. The article highlights the black market for cigarettes due to high taxes and bans, and ongoing enforcement efforts.

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