Minor under influence arrested after crashing twice

A motorcycle driven by a minor who was under the influence has crashed with a vehicle used by the Health Ministry.

Police stated that patrol officers on the streets of Male’ city saw an individual driving a motorcycle and was suspected of being under the influence. The individual then tried to flee when officers attempted to stop the person.

The individual first crashed into a motorcycle in Roashanee Magu before getting up and attempting to flee again only to crash into a Health Ministry vehicle.

Police have stated a 17-year old minor has been identified as the driver. The minor has now been arrested and a packet of suspected drugs was found on the individual.

The case is under investigation by the Police.