Police say they have arrested 6 local men as part of their operation to combat drug use and drug trafficking.
They said that the 6 suspects were arrested after the raids on two properties in Male' and that the raids were conducted under a court order.
Police added that these raids were conducted on the 1st of this month.
They further identified the 6 suspects as 23-year-old Ahil Ali, 23-year-old Rikz Adam, 32-year-old Ali Ishaad, 36-year-old Mohamed Mahir, 38-year-old Abdul Majeed Ibrahim, and 39-year-old Mohamed Suhan Ahmed.
Police said Ali Ishaad, Mohamed Mahir, Abdul Majeed Ibrahim, and Mohamed Suhan Ahmed had been remanded in custody for 15 days, while Ahil Ali was given a remand custody of 12 days and Rikz Adam was given a remand custody of 5 days.
They added that they were further investigating the case.
