Malé Commercial Harbour

The Edition | 12 hours, 32 minutes ago | neutral

Large quantity of vapes hidden in shipment seized by Customs

Customs seized a large quantity of vaping products concealed in potato chip cans and chocolate powder packets at Male' Commercial Harbour. A special operation on Sunday and Monday recovered 1,108 vape cartridges and 27 vaping devices. The case is under investigation. Import of vaping products was banned on December 15, 2024 under the Tobacco Control Act. Fines for importing vaping devices include MVR 50,000 base fine plus MVR 10,000 per device. Customs previously stated fines have exceeded MVR 600 million.

MM TV English | 1 day, 1 hour ago | neutral

Over 1,100 vape cartridges seized at Malé Commercial Harbour

Maldives Customs Service seized 1,108 vape cartridges and 27 vape devices at Malé Commercial Harbour. The items were concealed inside cans of potato chips and chocolate powder. The seized cartridges are valued at over MVR 380,000 and devices at over MVR 20,000. The case is under investigation. This follows a larger seizure of 10,800 cartridges worth MVR 3.7 million. Import, use, and trade of vaping products are prohibited under the Tobacco Control Act.

PSM News | 1 week, 6 days ago | positive

MPL confirms resolution of shipping disruptions on Colombo route

Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) announced that shipping disruptions on the Colombo route have been resolved. Earlier this year, delays at Male' Commercial Harbour led to congestion, leaving approximately 4,200 containers stranded at Colombo Port, Sri Lanka. The issue was linked to the Middle East war affecting shipping. The Ministry of Economic Development, Transport and Trade coordinated with authorities to expedite clearance and ensure supply of essential goods. MPL confirmed all issues are now resolved.

Atoll Times | 2 weeks, 3 days ago | neutral

Customs seizes vapes hidden in food packaging

Maldives Customs Service seized a shipment of vaping products concealed inside food packaging at Malé Commercial Harbour. During a special operation on Sunday and Monday, officers found 1,108 vape cartridges and 27 vaping devices hidden in potato chips cans and chocolate powder packets. The case is under investigation. The import, sale and use of vaping products were banned in the Maldives following amendments to the Tobacco Control Act in 2024, effective December that year.