Maldives Customs Service (MCS) intercepted drugs worth an estimated MVR 8.9 million smuggled into the country by air, with seizures totalling 11.62 kilograms made on 14 and 19 August 2024. The seized drugs were handed over to the Maldives Police Service for further investigation.
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· 740 grams of heroin (seized on August 19, 2024 – Air freight shipment) · 10,200 grams of cannabis (seized on August 19, 2024 – Air freight shipment)
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The seized drugs totaled 11.62 kilograms and included:
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· 680 grams of synthetic cathinone (seized on August 14, 2024 – Courier package)
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· 740 grams of heroin (seized on August 19, 2024 – Air freight shipment)
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· 10,200 grams of cannabis (seized on August 19, 2024 – Air freight shipment)
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The estimated street value of the seized drugs is approximately MVR 8.9 million
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The seized drugs have been handed over to the Maldives Police Service for further investigation.
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