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Customs seizes over 11kg of drugs in air smuggling attempt
22 Mar 2026
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Photo: Maldives Customs Service
Maldives Customs Service has seized more than 11 kilograms of drugs that were being smuggled into the country via air. The seizure was made on 20 March, with authorities confirming that the confiscated substances included 5,370 grams of cannabis. Customs stated that the seized drugs have an estimated street value of MVR 4.29 million, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat drug smuggling into the Maldives.