Three individuals have been arrested in Male' City after authorities seized 2kg of narcotics from a residence.

The suspects, a 39-year-old man, a 46-year-old man, and a 35-year-old man, were charged with drug possession, use, and smuggling.

The drugs were found at the property where the suspects were staying, along with a significant quantity of liquor. The men have been remanded in judicial custody for 15 days as investigations continue into the case.

Further details regarding the source of the drugs and the extent of the smuggling operation have not yet been disclosed.