Death penalty for drug smuggling now in force

3 days ago

The amendment to the Narcotics Act introducing the death penalty for large‑scale drug smuggling has officially come into effect. Parliament passed the amendment on 3 December last year, enabling capital punishment for individuals who import specific types and quantities of drugs into the Maldives. President Dr Mohamed Muizzu ratified the bill three days later, on 6 December. The three‑month implementation period