The Maldives Customs have seized MVR 6 million worth of hashish oil from Velanaa International Airport.
It said the illegal substance was seized at the airport yesterday. The seized drugs include 8.4 kg (8,490g ) of hashish oil. Customs estimates the street value of the seized drugs would reach around MVR 6 million.
Customs has seized a large amount of drugs in recent months as part of its efforts to curb the smuggling of drugs into the Maldives.
On May 24, 941 grams of methamphetamine were seized at the airport. The street value of these items is estimated at MVR 1.8 million.
In addition, on May 5, the airport seized more than 7 kilograms (7940 grams) of cannabis leaves. The street value of these items is also estimated at MVR 6 million. On April 22, 1,150 grams of amphetamine worth over MVR 3.3 million were seized, according to customs data.
