Police Seize 158kg of Drugs in Eight-Month Crackdown

Maldives Police Service statistics released on Sunday show 158 kg of drugs were seized in the first eight months of 2024, alongside 5,252 bottles of liquor with an estimated street value of MVR 282 million. The Drug Enforcement Department conducted 113 operations, while 8,554 searches led to 712 arrests and 230 of 475 received cases were referred for prosecution.

First reported 29 Sep 2024, 14:32

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Maldives Police Service released drug seizure statistics covering 1 January to 31 August. on Sunday only Maldives Republic
The Maldives Police Service seized 158 kg of drugs during the first eight months of the year, according to statistics released on Sunday.
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158 kg drugs seized Maldives Republic
The Maldives Police Service seized 158 kg of drugs during the first eight months of the year, according to statistics released on Sunday.
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8,554 searches searches carried out Maldives Republic
Between 1 January and 31 August, police carried out 8,554 searches, leading to the arrest of 712 individuals, including 80 foreign nationals.
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712 people individuals arrested Maldives Republic
Between 1 January and 31 August, police carried out 8,554 searches, leading to the arrest of 712 individuals, including 80 foreign nationals.
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80 people foreign nationals arrested Maldives Republic
leading to the arrest of 712 individuals, including 80 foreign nationals.
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113 operations operations conducted Maldives Republic
The Drug Enforcement Department conducted 113 operations during this period, resulting in the confiscation of 158 kg of drugs and 5,252 bottles of liquor.
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5,252 bottles liquor bottles confiscated Maldives Republic
resulting in the confiscation of 158 kg of drugs and 5,252 bottles of liquor.
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MVR 282 million street value of seized items Maldives Republic
Police estimate the street value of the seized items at MVR 282 million.
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475 cases cases received Maldives Republic
The unit received 475 cases in the past eight months, of which 230 were referred to the prosecutor general's office for prosecution.
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230 cases cases referred for prosecution Maldives Republic
of which 230 were referred to the prosecutor general's office for prosecution.
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