Pakistani Man Arrested With Drugs Worth Over MVR13 Million

Maldives Customs officials at Velana International Airport arrested a 25-year-old Pakistani man on Monday for allegedly smuggling 10.14 kg of heroin with a street value of over MVR 13 million, handing him and the drugs to police. The arrest follows a similar case last week in which four Pakistani nationals were held at the airport over 2.8 kg of drugs.

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First reported 6 Jun 2023, 14:21

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Authorities extended the remand of the previously arrested individuals by 30 days. Friday (June 2) only Maldives Republic
On Friday (June 2), authorities extended the remand for an additional 30 days.
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Pakistani Man Arrested With Drugs Worth Over MVR13 Million

10.14 kg weight of drugs seized from Pakistani man

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10.14 kg weight of drugs seized from Pakistani man Maldives Republic
apprehended a 25-year-old Pakistan man on Monday, on charges of smuggling 10.14 kg of drugs in his luggage.
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over MVR 13 million estimated street value of seized drugs Maldives Republic
Authorities estimate the street value of the seized items to be over MVR 13 million (equivalent to over USD 800,000).
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over USD 800,000 estimated street value in USD Maldives Republic
Authorities estimate the street value of the seized items to be over MVR 13 million (equivalent to over USD 800,000).
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25-year-old age of suspect Maldives Republic
apprehended a 25-year-old Pakistan man on Monday, on charges of smuggling 10.14 kg of drugs in his luggage.
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2.8 kg weight of drugs in prior case Maldives Republic
The individuals had attempted to smuggle 2.8 kg of drugs into the Maldives.
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30 days remand extension Maldives Republic
On Friday (June 2), authorities extended the remand for an additional 30 days.
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India intercepted a group of Pakistani nationals suspected of smuggling drugs into the Maldives, Sri Lanka and India. earlier this month India Maldives Republic
neighbouring India also intercepted a group of Pakistani nationals suspected of attempting to smuggle a substantial quantity of drugs—approximately 2.5 tonnes—into the Maldives, Sri Lanka, and India earlier this month.
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