Famous presenter Inayath and two others arrested for drugs

Well-known state media TVM host Inayath Ali, along with two others, has been arrested by police related to a drug operation.

Officials reported that the three individuals were taken into custody on suspicion of using and trafficking illegal drugs in Male' city. The arrests took place during an operation carried out on Thursday night, as per a court order.

Throughout the operation, agents from Counter Narcotics Intelligence and Drug Enforcement seized a hand-rolled cigarette believed to contain narcotic substances, alongside rubber packets. These objects were discovered at two separate residences in Male' city. The temporary weight of the confiscated items totals 1246 grams.

The people taken into custody related to this case are:

- Mohamed Aish Ahmed (31), hailing from Ma. Mazaage/Male' town

- Aminath Illiyyin Ahmed (25), hailing from Ma. Mazaage/Male' town

- Inayath Ali (34) hails from Mariaaz, H.Dh. Kulhudhuffushi

After their arrests, Mohamed Aish Ahmed was held in custody for 10 days. Aminath Illiyyin Ahmed and Inayath Ali were placed in custody for a duration of seven days each.

Authorities have verified that an inquiry into the event is presently in progress.

Inayath Ali is a key personality in state media, presently working as one of the top presenters at Public Service Media (PSM). She is additionally engaged in creating and airing shows on Voice of Maldives.

During her career, Inayath has presided over multiple government events and has recently assumed the position of host for "Heyyambo," one of the Maldives' most enduring variety programs.