President says combating drug epidemic is a top national priority

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu reaffirmed combating the drug epidemic as a top priority after a major drug seizure. The Maldives Police Service reported that MNDF intercepted a Sri Lankan vessel near Makunudhoo on November 23, leading to the seizure of nearly half a tonne of drugs: 344 kg of crystal methamphetamine and 124.6 kg of cocaine. Over the past year, 158 drug-related operations resulted in 12,561 searches and 1,009 arrests.

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu reaffirmed combating the drug epidemic as a top priority after a major drug seizure. The Maldives Police Service reported that MNDF intercepted a Sri Lankan vessel near Makunudhoo on November 23, leading to the seizure of nearly half a tonne of drugs: 344 kg of crystal methamphetamine and 124.6 kg of cocaine. Over the past year, 158 drug-related operations resulted in 12,561 searches and 1,009 arrests.

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu reaffirmed combating the drug epidemic as a top priority after a major drug seizure. The Maldives Police Service reported that MNDF intercepted a Sri Lankan vessel near Makunudhoo on November 23, leading to the seizure of nearly half a tonne of drugs: 344 kg of crystal methamphetamine and 124.6 kg of cocaine. Over the past year, 158 drug-related operations resulted in 12,561 searches and 1,009 arrests.

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