The police have revealed the names of 12 individuals arrested in connection with the kidnapping of a man at a housing flat in Hulhumale'.

The operation, which was carried out on Thursday night, followed a report of the kidnapping.

The 12 arrested individuals are:

1. Alman Ali Khalid (22), Gdh. Vaadhoo /Vehi
2. Mohamed Izkan (18), M. Hathikandu
3. Izan Ahmed (18), K. Guraidhoo /Zunightvilla
4. Ahmed Zahid (36), Sh. Foakaidhoo /Dhanmaru
5. Adam Hussain (48), L. Maavah /Jameelaa Manzil
6. Ibrahim Nasheed (34), L. Isdhoo /Hiyaleegulshan
7. Ahmed Sameeh (22), B. Goidhoo /Nightstar
8. Ismail Wisham Mohamed (29), V. Gaamaa
9. Wisham Mohamed (23), Gdh. Vaadhoo / Chichandaage
10. Wisaan Mohamed (30), Hulhumale Hiya 03-17-14
11. Musthaq Shakir (37), Gdh. Vaadhoo /Janavareege
12. Hassan Gaalib (38), M. Kolhufushi /Aares

According to the police, the group consists of members from two separate gangs.

The police have remanded Alman, Izkan, and Izan in custody for five days, while the remaining nine individuals have been remanded for seven days.

The police operation targeted an apartment on the 20th floor of the 9th tower at the housing flats in Hulhumale'. The group of 12 individuals had been preparing to kidnap a man, with plans to cut off his finger after shaving his head. The apartment had previously been raided multiple times in relation to drug activities.

Home Minister Ali Ihsan has pledged to take strict action in accordance with the law against those involved in this criminal activity.