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1.5kg Drug Bust: Police Say Roona Was Calling the Shots

The Maldives Police Service says 29-year-old Aminath Roona, currently in custody, was the alleged central figure in the smuggling of approximately 1.5 kilograms of narcotics into the Maldives. The Criminal Court ordered Roona and a second suspect, Alya Sharsa Naseer, to remain in custody for an additional 30 days while investigations continue.

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  • 1.5 kilograms weight of narcotics linked to the case The Standard More recent filings, however, refer to 1.5 kilograms of narcotics linked to the case.

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  • approximately 1.8 kilograms initial estimated weight of seized drugs The Standard Earlier court documents had indicated that the total weight of the seized drugs was estimated at approximately 1.8 kilograms during the initial stages of the investigation.

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  • 29-year-old age of the woman in custody identified by police The Standard The Maldives Police Service has identified a 29-year-old woman currently in custody as the alleged central figure in a case involving the smuggling of approximately 1.5 kilograms of narcotics into the Maldives.

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