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Two Indians Arrested for Smuggling Drugs in Maldives

Two Indian nationals, Saddam Hussein and MD Tamanna, were arrested at Velana International Airport during a customs operation on suspicion of smuggling drugs, with drugs found concealed in MD Tamanna's luggage. They were brought to the Criminal Court on Tuesday, where their detention was extended for 30 days, while authorities have not disclosed the type or quantity of drugs seized.

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  1. Tue 24 Dec
    The two suspects were brought to the Criminal Court and their detention was extended for 30 days. on Tuesday only Maldives Republic The pair were brought to the Criminal Court on Tuesday, where their detention was extended for 30 days.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

How the reporting differs

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  • 30 days custody extension ordered for the two suspects Maldives Republic The pair were brought to the Criminal Court on Tuesday, where their detention was extended for 30 days.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • 30 years age of suspect Saddam Hussein Maldives Republic The suspects, identified as Saddam Hussein, 30, and MD Tamanna, 31, were apprehended at Velana International Airport during a customs operation after their actions raised suspicions.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • 31 years age of suspect MD Tamanna Maldives Republic The suspects, identified as Saddam Hussein, 30, and MD Tamanna, 31, were apprehended at Velana International Airport during a customs operation after their actions raised suspicions.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

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