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Three remanded over drug smuggling operation

Three men — a Maldivian and two Bangladeshi nationals — were remanded in custody for 30 days by the Criminal Court over the alleged smuggling of more than 22kg of cannabis hidden in shoes arriving on a Singapore Airlines flight. Court documents state the luggage contained 21.042kg of cannabis buds and 918.76 grams of cannabis, and all three suspects denied involvement.

Ahead Remand ran to about 9 Jul 30 days from 9 Jun

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    Third suspect Abdullah Rifau was presented before the Criminal Court, which ordered his remand for 30 days. on Tuesday only The Edition He was presented before the Criminal Court on Tuesday, where the court also ordered his remand for 30 days.

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  • 21.042kg cannabis buds seized The Edition According to court documents, the four pieces of luggage contained 21.042kg of cannabis buds and 918.76 grams of cannabis packed in rubber packets.

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  • 918.76 grams cannabis seized The Edition According to court documents, the four pieces of luggage contained 21.042kg of cannabis buds and 918.76 grams of cannabis packed in rubber packets.

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  • more than 22kg total alleged cannabis smuggled The Edition A Maldivian man and two Bangladeshi nationals have been remanded in custody for 30 days in connection with the alleged smuggling of more than 22kg of cannabis concealed inside shoes transported on a Singapore Airlines flight.

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  • 30 days custody remand ordered The Edition A Maldivian man and two Bangladeshi nationals have been remanded in custody for 30 days in connection with the alleged smuggling of more than 22kg of cannabis concealed inside shoes transported on a Singapore Airlines flight.

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