Two Indian nationals have been arrested at Velana International Airport after authorities discovered 6.7 kilograms of hashish oil concealed inside their luggage. The seized narcotics carry an estimated street value of MVR 5.4 million, making it one of the more significant drug interceptions at the airport this year. Customs and police officials detected the package of hashish oil during routine screening of the passengers’ luggage. The two suspects, aged 21 and 19, were immed

Maldives Customs has intercepted 2.2 kilograms of heroin smuggled into the country by air, marking the latest in a series of narcotics seizures this year. Officials confirmed that the drugs were recovered from a traveller who arrived in the Maldives last Friday, and laboratory analysis later verified the substance as heroin. The haul carries an estimated street value of MVR 2.2 million, according to Customs. Customs officers detected the narcotics during routine screening at