Three individuals have been arrested, and a large quantity of alcohol has been seized following a targeted operation against a major distribution network in Malé.
The raid was conducted at a residence in the Henveiru ward.
Superintendent of Police Ahmed Muslim, Head of the Drug Enforcement Department (DED), said that the operation was a joint effort between Counter-Narcotics Intelligence and the DED.
He further noted that authorities have successfully identified several key players involved in the large-scale distribution of alcohol across the capital city.
While the police have not yet disclosed the exact quantity of alcohol seized or the identities of those detained, photographs released by the authorities show numerous bottles of various commercial brands.
According to the police, the operation commenced last night, with officers focusing their search on the first and fifth floors of the targeted building.
