Maldivian authorities have seized a large package of narcotics that was being smuggled into the country via sea.
Maldives Customs said the package was seized yesterday at the Male' Commercial Harbour. It said that the package contained 2231 grams of Methamphetamine.
Methamphetamine is a powerful, highly addictive synthetic stimulant that affects the central nervous system
The street value is estimated at more than MVR 4.4 million. The drugs seized in connection with the case have now been handed over to the Maldives Police Service for further investigation.
Customs has seized a large amount of drugs in recent days as part of its efforts to prevent the smuggling of drugs into the Maldives.
More than 3.6 kg of drugs were seized through the post, and more than 8.4 kg of hashish oil were seized by air on the 9th of last month. The street value of these items exceeds MVR 11 million.
