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Mystery surrounds ex-actor's death

The body of former movie star Ali Ahmed, was discovered under mysterious circumstances on Monday night.

His body has now been buried, after samples were collected according to officials.

Police said that an investigation has been launched into his death. The cause of death has not yet been determined.

Reports indicate that his body was discovered when his residences in a Henveiru apartment was searched after failed attempts to contact him.

He had recently been charged with smuggling large amounts of drugs into the country, and had been under police custody until recently. It has not yet been made clear when he had been released from police custody.