Over three kgs of narcotics seized while being smuggled via post and courier services
7 ނޮވެމްބަރު 2026 | ހޮނިހިރު 10:29Maldives Customs Service has seized over three kilograms of synthetic cathinones attempted to be smuggled into the country via postal and courier services. The seizure, conducted late last month, included 2.1 kilograms discovered in a postal shipment and an additional kilogram intercepted through a courier service. Authorities confirmed that the case is currently under further investigation in collaboration with the Maldives Police Service.
Customs seizes one kilogram of drugs attempted to be smuggled into the Maldives. (File Photo) | Customs
Maldives Customs Service has seized a large quantity of narcotics attempted to be smuggled into the country via post and courier services.
Maldives Customs Service reported that a significant quantity of narcotics was discovered during a search of a package imported via post on October 29, 2026. The drugs were found concealed within the shipment after officers conducted a thorough inspection based on suspicious indicators.
Customs reported that the seized narcotics weighed a total of 2,123 grams, or 2.1 kilograms. According to the agency, the substance has been identified as synthetic cathinone.
Furthermore, Maldives Customs Service stated that they have seized a significant quantity of narcotics attempted to be smuggled into the country via courier services.
Maldives Customs Service has announced the seizure of 1,030 grams (one kilogram) of narcotics discovered in a courier shipment on October 31. According to authorities, the seized substances tested positive for synthetic cathinones.
Maldives Customs Service frequently seizes large quantities of narcotics smuggled into the country via sea and air routes. Once confiscated, these illicit substances are handed over to the Maldives Police Service for further investigation.
