Islamic Minister’s Son Reportedly Caught Smuggling Vape Products

Abdulla Mahil Shaheem, son of Islamic Minister Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed and Third Secretary at the Maldives High Commission in Malaysia, was reportedly stopped by Maldives Customs while attempting to smuggle vape products. He was found with a large quantity of vape devices and accessories, some strapped to his body. Mahil, appointed on 6 July 2024 and earning over MVR 100,000 monthly, was detained, fined MVR 1 million, and the items were seized. Importing vapes is prohibited. Customs officials confirmed the incident but no official statement has been issued.

Abdulla Mahil Shaheem, son of Islamic Minister Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed and Third Secretary at the Maldives High Commission in Malaysia, was reportedly stopped by Maldives Customs while attempting to smuggle vape products. He was found with a large quantity of vape devices and accessories, some strapped to his body. Mahil, appointed on 6 July 2024 and earning over MVR 100,000 monthly, was detained, fined MVR 1 million, and the items were seized. Importing vapes is prohibited. Customs officials confirmed the incident but no official statement has been issued.

Abdulla Mahil Shaheem, son of Islamic Minister Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed and Third Secretary at the Maldives High Commission in Malaysia, was reportedly stopped by Maldives Customs while attempting to smuggle vape products. He was found with a large quantity of vape devices and accessories, some strapped to his body. Mahil, appointed on 6 July 2024 and earning over MVR 100,000 monthly, was detained, fined MVR 1 million, and the items were seized. Importing vapes is prohibited. Customs officials confirmed the incident but no official statement has been issued.

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