Man arrested with presenter Inayath remanded in custody for 30 days

The individual apprehended alongside popular state media presenter Inayath Ali in connection with a drug operation has had his remand extended for an additional 30 days.

A total of three individuals were arrested with Inayath. The remand extension was issued on Monday for Mohamed Aish Ahmed (31) of Ma. Mazaage, Male' city, while his sister Aminath Illiyyin Ahmed (25), also of Ma. Mazaage, Male' city along with Inayath were subsequently released on conditional bail.

Police reported that the three were arrested on suspicion of drug use and trafficking. During the operation, officers from Counter Narcotics Intelligence and Drug Enforcement recovered a hand-rolled cigarette suspected of containing narcotic substances, as well as rubber packets. These items were discovered at two different residences in Male' city. The provisional collective weight of the seized items stands at 1246 grams.

Aish's remand was extended for another 30 days, and his urine tested positive for drugs.

If convicted, Aish, whose remand has been extended to 30 days, could face a sentence of life imprisonment and a substantial fine.