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NewsEgyptian man arrested at VIA after making false bomb threat joke
Egyptian national Peter Saman Marzouk Saman was arrested at Velana International Airport after jokingly claiming his sister’s luggage contained a bomb. Despite his apology and claim that it was a prank, a court ordered him remanded for five days. Authorities emphasized that false threats are strictly prohibited and carry serious consequences.
NewsSix expats arrested for trying to smuggle out foreign currency
Six foreign nationals were arrested at Velana International Airport for attempting to smuggle approximately MVR 3.8 million in various currencies hidden inside cereal packets. This operation is part of a broader government crackdown on the illegal foreign exchange black market to stabilize the country's economy.
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MACL accused of denying proposals to bring franchise to VIA
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MDP activist arrested at airport
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Customs capacity to be assessed to curb flow of sanctioned goods
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Go Investments denies exporting sanctioned goods to Russia
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U.S. demands Maldives stop transit of sanctioned goods to Russia
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Muizzu’s promise of USD 1000 traveller allowance remains unmet
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Firaq urges monetization of existing airports over new projects
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Debt-ridden Island Aviation launches employee housing project
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Double murder suspect was intercepted at VIA and deported
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Concern over UK officials' trips to Maldives
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Saudi Arabia’s flynas resumes flights to Maldives
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One flees after 8kg drug seizure in controlled delivery operation
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No progress in monorail project two years after agreement
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ACP Shifan under investigation for trying to frame colleagues
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Muizzu breaks promise to double overseas USD limit for travelers
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2 women arrested for drug smuggling
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Two Indians arrested for smuggling 6kg drugs
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