Dubai: Dubai Police have rescued a young drug addict after he fell into bad company along with a relative of his who died of a drug overdose.
Colonel Abdullah Al Khayat, Director of Hemaya International Centre in Dubai Police, said the youngster, in his 20s, was attached to his relative in spite of knowing that he was a drug addict.
The youth’s mother sought help from Dubai Police, who put him in a rehabilitation centre. Police did not slap criminal charges against him according to Article 43 of the Anti-Narcotics Law, which exempts drug users from criminal charges if they voluntarily approach the police for help or are reported by their family or friends.
Two held in connection with former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed terror attack case
On Thursday night, an explosion took place near Nasheed s residence as he was getting in his car. Four more people were injured in this attack. (Image Source: Reuters)
Updated: May 8, 2021, 06:02 PM IST
The Maldives Police on Saturday arrested two individuals in connection with the blast in which former president Mohamed Nasheed suffered injuries. Two individuals have been arrested in connection to May 6 terror attack. More information will be shared in a press briefing this afternoon, Maldives Police tweeted.
On Friday, the Maldives Police said the blast that injured former president Mohamed Nasheed was a deliberate act of terror . In a statement, the police said that all necessary resources available and forensic teams are being utilised to aid the investigation of the blast that took place in Neelaofary Hingum.
Maldives ex-president Mohamed Nasheed in critical condition after bomb blast
Maldives ex-president Mohamed Nasheed in critical condition after bomb blast
Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed is in a critical condition following a bomb attack.
A British national was among four others injured in the blast, which is being treated as a terrorist incident. No-one has claimed the attack.
Australian police are travelling to the Maldives to help investigate.
Mr Nasheed was elected in 2008 but ousted in a coup four years later. He is now speaker of parliament – the nation’s second-most powerful position.
The Indian Ocean nation is known for its luxury holiday resorts, but has also faced political unrest and Islamist militant violence.
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Maldivian police officers secure the area following a blast in Male, Maldives, May 6, 2021. (Photo: AP/Mohamed Sharuhaan)
08 May 2021 08:48PM (Updated:
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MALE, Maldives: Maldives police have arrested two people over an assassination attempt on former president Mohamed Nasheed who has been taken off life support, officials and relatives said on Saturday (May 8).
The Indian Ocean island has called in international help to investigate Thursday s bomb attack that left the democracy pioneer and climate activist needing 16 hours of surgery to remove shrapnel from his lungs, liver, chest, abdomen and limbs.
Maldives ex-president Mohamed Nasheed in critical condition after bomb blast
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Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed is in a critical condition following a bomb attack.
A British national was among four others injured in the blast, which is being treated as a terrorist incident. No-one has claimed the attack.
Australian police are travelling to the Maldives to help investigate.
Mr Nasheed was elected in 2008 but ousted in a coup four years later. He is now speaker of parliament - the nation s second-most powerful position.
The Indian Ocean nation is known for its luxury holiday resorts, but has also faced political unrest and Islamist militant violence.