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Authorities seize hash oil worth MVR 29 million attempted to be smuggled into the Maldives by sea

Maldives Customs Service has seized over 36 kilograms of hashish oil during a search of a sea freight shipment, with an estimated street value of MVR 29 million. The seizure took place during an operation conducted on May 12, and the confiscated narcotics have since been handed over to the Maldives Police Service for further investigation.

Shama Shuaib, Raajje.mv | 15 ފެބުރުއަރީ 2026 | އާދީއްތަ 12:16

Customs Seizes Hashish Oil Valued at MVR 29 Million | Maldives Customs Service | Maldives Customs Service

Maldives Customs Service has seized a shipment of hashish oil attempted to be smuggled into the country by sea, with an estimated street value of MVR 29 million.

Maldives Customs Service has reported the discovery of suspected narcotics during a search of a sea freight shipment on February 12, 2026.

Customs stated that the substances tested positive for hashish oil during the initial phase of testing.

Customs stated that the seized items weighed 36.43 kilograms, with an estimated street value of 29 million Rufiyaa. Customs further confirmed that the narcotics have been handed over to the police for further investigation.

These items were found sealed in rubber packets.

Maldives Customs Service Drug Trafficking

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