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Use of minors in drug trade: One suspect jailed pending trial’s outcome, other released
One of two people arrested from GA. Vilingili in May on suspicion of using minors to peddle drugs has been jailed pending trial, while the other was released. Mohamed Athoof Habeeb, 25, and Mohamed Raif Hussain, 20, were arrested on May 28 in a joint operation by Vilingili Police and Counter-Narcotics targeting those who recruit minors in drug crimes. Athoof was remanded pending trial, Raif granted conditional release. Police believe they are ringleaders of a drug network in Vilingili. Raids seized 66.92 grams of drugs including brown sugar and methamphetamine.