Customs seize drugs worth over MVR 5M attempted to be smuggled via post

Maldives Customs Service has intercepted a narcotics shipment with an estimated street value exceeding MVR 5 million, which authorities said was being smuggled into the country through postal services.

The seizure forms part of Customs' ongoing efforts to combat the smuggling of narcotics into the Maldives.

According to Customs, the shipment was intercepted on June 18th. Preliminary analysis confirmed the seized substances as synthetic cathinones.

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Customs reported that the confiscated drugs weighed a total of 3.6 kilograms and had an estimated street value of over MVR 5 million.

Authorities have yet to disclose further details regarding the investigation. As such, the country of origin of the shipment and whether any arrests have been made in connection with the case remain unknown.

In accordance with standard legal procedures, the seized narcotics will be transferred to the Maldives Police Service for further investigation.