Dr Haneef is one of eight people who have been detained over the suspected attempted car bombings in London and Glasgow.

BBC: Dr Haneef has been held for more than a week

Police spokesman Hasan Haneef confirmed that Mr. Nasheed is being held at a detention center on the island of Dhoonidhoo, a few minutes by boat from Male.

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Australian police have carried out a number of raids relating to the arrest, including a search of Dr Haneef's home and place of work on Queensland's Gold Coast.

BBC: Dr Haneef has been held for more than a week