Police ask for public assistance in locating three men

The police have asked the public for assistance in locating three men whose whereabouts are unknown.

In a statement, the police said the Criminal Court had ordered the police to arrest and summon them to the court after they had failed to show up to court hearings.

Police identified the three men as Ibrahim Samiu, 44 of Maajehige in Maradhoo, Seenu Atoll, Ahmed Riyah, 28 of Hulhudhoo in Seenu Atoll and Ahmed Nasir, 27 of Sinama Villa in Miladhoo Island, Noonu Atoll.

Police said they were charged with three separate cases.

Ibrahim Samiu was charged for possessing and using illegal drugs, Ahmed Riyah was charged for trafficking diamorphine and Ahmed Nasir was charged for possessing illegal drugs for the purpose of trading it, police said.

Police have appealed to the public to contact police hotline 3322111 or police custodial department at 9991442 if they have any information regarding the mens’ whereabouts.