A Maldivian woman and her Sri Lankan husband have confessed in a Sri Lankan court to using illegal drugs, reports Haveeru.
The couple confessed when presented with evidence against them by police.
A Mount Lavinia court has issued an order to extend the police custody until 5 March. The couple were arrested on 19 January.
Drug crimes in Sri Lanka attract heavy sentences, including life imprisonment and the death penalty.
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