Half a tonne of drugs seized from Sri Lankan ship in Maldivian waters

The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) seized a Sri Lankan fishing vessel operating illegally in Maldivian waters, recovering nearly half a tonne of drugs. The vessel was intercepted near Makunudhoo at 12:45am on 23 November. A search by MNDF Coast Guard and Kulhudhuffushi City Police on 24 November recovered 468.6 kg of drugs, including 344 kg of crystal methamphetamine and 124.6 kg of cocaine. Commissioner of Police Ali Shujau stated the operation was based on a tip-off. Five Sri Lankan crew members were taken into custody. Investigations are ongoing.

The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) seized a Sri Lankan fishing vessel operating illegally in Maldivian waters, recovering nearly half a tonne of drugs. The vessel was intercepted near Makunudhoo at 12:45am on 23 November. A search by MNDF Coast Guard and Kulhudhuffushi City Police on 24 November recovered 468.6 kg of drugs, including 344 kg of crystal methamphetamine and 124.6 kg of cocaine. Commissioner of Police Ali Shujau stated the operation was based on a tip-off. Five Sri Lankan crew members were taken into custody. Investigations are ongoing.

The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) seized a Sri Lankan fishing vessel operating illegally in Maldivian waters, recovering nearly half a tonne of drugs. The vessel was intercepted near Makunudhoo at 12:45am on 23 November. A search by MNDF Coast Guard and Kulhudhuffushi City Police on 24 November recovered 468.6 kg of drugs, including 344 kg of crystal methamphetamine and 124.6 kg of cocaine. Commissioner of Police Ali Shujau stated the operation was based on a tip-off. Five Sri Lankan crew members were taken into custody. Investigations are ongoing.

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