Authorities Grapple With Legislative Gaps in Dealing With Novel Substances

The Maldives faces legislative gaps in prosecuting cases involving novel psychoactive substances. The Maldives Police Service discovered eight previously unseen drugs. The Drugs Act of 2011 lists 139 substances but has not been updated. Chief Superintendent Ahmed Shakir warned of drug sellers using under-construction buildings in Hulhumalé Phase II. A special audit will review cases where procedural errors led to release of suspected traffickers. A joint operation by MPS, Immigration, Customs, and Correctional Service confiscated drugs worth MVR 13 million and arrested 30 individuals. Minister Ali Ihusaan announced a committee comprising representatives from the ministry, Prosecutor General's Office, and MPS.

The Maldives faces legislative gaps in prosecuting cases involving novel psychoactive substances. The Maldives Police Service discovered eight previously unseen drugs. The Drugs Act of 2011 lists 139 substances but has not been updated. Chief Superintendent Ahmed Shakir warned of drug sellers using under-construction buildings in Hulhumalé Phase II. A special audit will review cases where procedural errors led to release of suspected traffickers. A joint operation by MPS, Immigration, Customs, and Correctional Service confiscated drugs worth MVR 13 million and arrested 30 individuals. Minister Ali Ihusaan announced a committee comprising representatives from the ministry, Prosecutor General's Office, and MPS.

The Maldives faces legislative gaps in prosecuting cases involving novel psychoactive substances. The Maldives Police Service discovered eight previously unseen drugs. The Drugs Act of 2011 lists 139 substances but has not been updated. Chief Superintendent Ahmed Shakir warned of drug sellers using under-construction buildings in Hulhumalé Phase II. A special audit will review cases where procedural errors led to release of suspected traffickers. A joint operation by MPS, Immigration, Customs, and Correctional Service confiscated drugs worth MVR 13 million and arrested 30 individuals. Minister Ali Ihusaan announced a committee comprising representatives from the ministry, Prosecutor General's Office, and MPS.

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