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Authorities Seize Over 16kg of Narcotics in Major Anti-Drug Operation

The Maldives Police Service and Maldives Customs Service seized over 16.69 kilogrammes of illicit substances within 72 hours, which the Minister of Homeland Security and Technology said has a street value of around MVR 21.6 million. Police recorded 410 narcotics-related cases this year, with 130 in March alone, and the government plans to mandate tracking devices on all marine vessels to curb trafficking.

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  1. Sun 31 Mar
    Two individuals suspected of peddling were detained in Majeedhee Magu. on Sunday only Maldives Republic In a related incident on Sunday, two individuals were detained in Majeedhee Magu, suspected of peddling.

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  • over 16.69 kilogrammes illicit substances seized Maldives Republic confiscating over 16.69 kilogrammes of illicit substances within 72 hours

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  • around MVR 21.6 million street value of seized narcotics Maldives Republic The seized narcotics, as per the Minister of Homeland Security and Technology, Ali Ihusaan, hold a street value of around MVR 21.6 million.

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  • 410 cases narcotics-related cases recorded Maldives Republic The police have recorded a total of 410 narcotics-related cases this year, with a staggering 130 cases reported in March alone.

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  • 130 cases narcotics-related cases reported Maldives Republic The police have recorded a total of 410 narcotics-related cases this year, with a staggering 130 cases reported in March alone.

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  • The Maldives Police Service and Maldives Customs Service conducted a series of operations confiscating over 16.69 kilogrammes of illicit substances. within 72 hours Maldives Maldives Republic The Maldives Police Service and Maldives Customs Service have conducted a series of successful operations, confiscating over 16.69 kilogrammes of illicit substances within 72 hours.

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