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Police Shut Down Suspected Drug Cafe in Fuvahmulah

Police Shut Down Suspected Drug Cafe in Fuvahmulah

Police shut down a property in Fuvahmulah accused of being used for drug sale and consumption, the first closure of a suspected "drug cafe" outside Malé. The premises, located at Gulistaanuge in Funadu district, was closed by order of the Fuvahmulah Magistrate Court under the Narcotics Act for 85 days. Police said it is the first time the court issued such an order. Entering or leaving the property without authorization is a criminal offence during the closure period.

Police shut down a property in Fuvahmulah accused of being used for drug sale and consumption, the first closure of a suspected "drug cafe" outside Malé. The premises, located at Gulistaanuge in Funadu district, was closed by order of the Fuvahmulah Magistrate Court under the Narcotics Act for 85 days. Police said it is the first time the court issued such an order. Entering or leaving the property without authorization is a criminal offence during the closure period.

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Police shut down a property in Fuvahmulah accused of being used for drug sale and consumption, the first closure of a suspected "drug cafe" outside Malé. The premises, located at Gulistaanuge in Funadu district, was closed by order of the Fuvahmulah Magistrate Court under the Narcotics Act for 85 days. Police said it is the first time the court issued such an order. Entering or leaving the property without authorization is a criminal offence during the closure period.

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