The Criminal Court today ordered the release of Shaheeb Ibrahim who is suspected to be the kingpin behind the 130kg of drugs found in a boat in Hulhumale'.
He was released with conditions - to appear in court when needed and not to leave the island without permission of the court.
Shaheeb is also connected to an Iranian vessel seized in Maldivian waters on suspicion of drug smuggling.
Seven people arrested on the Iranian vessel were released on bail after Shaheeb vouched for them.
Six people including Shaheeb were charged over the 130kg drug case. They are charged with importing a Schedule One drug, trafficking in a Schedule One drug and trafficking in diamorphine.
Those who have been charged
- Shaheeb Ibrahim
- Ahmed Moosa
- Aseel Mahir
- Anas Hussain
- Bangladeshi national Iqbal
- Bangladeshi national Mohamed Riyad
