Two men were arrested yesterday for allegedly breaking into Let’s Coffee Maldives, a specialty Spanish coffee shop, on Thursday. The suspects reportedly damaged the decor and stole a traditional Spanish dress on display.
Police stated that the suspects, identified as Ahmed Thoufeeq, 31, of Violetmaage, Gaafu Dhaalu Dhevvadhoo, and Asadhullah Hathim, 44, of Meezaan, Baa Thulhaadhoo, entered the cafe using a sharp weapon and threatened the employees.
The two suspects were produced before the Criminal Court and remanded in custody for five days.
According to reports, three men entered Let’s Coffee, located on Haveeree Hingun in Maafannu. They also threatened two female employees who had been recording their movements.
Two of the three men arrived at the cafe on a Suzuki GN motorcycle, while the third followed them inside.
“They thought the cafe was decorated for Christmas. However, since we are a Spanish coffee brand, the decor featured a traditional Spanish theme. The dress they took was a traditional Spanish dress,” said a cafe official.
Lets Coffee Maldives, introduced the speciality catunambu Coffee to the Maldives in 2020.
