Customs seizes MVR 1.7 million worth of hashish oil

Maldives Customs Service has thwarted an attempt to smuggle over two kilos of hashish oil into the Maldives.

According to Customs, the drugs were seized from the Velana International Airport on Wednesday.

The hashish oil seized in the operation weight 2,174 grams, and the estimated street value is around MVR 1.7 million.

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— Maldives Customs Service (@CustomsMv) April 6, 2026

The latest seizure comes after Customs seized MVR 29 million worth of hashish oil in February, and MVR 30 million worth of hashish oil hidden inside chocolate syrup bottles in December.

Amendments to the Drug Act that took effect in March prescribe the death penalty for smuggling drugs into the Maldives.