Two Arrested Over MVR 3.3 Million Drug Trafficking Case

Two Bangladeshi nationals have been arrested by Maldivian authorities on suspicion of trafficking drugs valued at MVR 3.3 million into the country.

The arrests were made at Velana International Airport on Wednesday, after the suspects were stopped by the Maldives Customs Service and handed over to the Maldives Police Service.

Police identified the suspects as Sajib, 32, and Shiful, 40, both from Bangladesh. They are suspected of attempting to traffic 1,105 grams of amphetamines into the Maldives.

Customs had earlier confirmed that more than one kilogram of amphetamines was intercepted on the same day, although no arrests were announced at the time. The seized drugs are estimated to have a street value of MVR 3.3 million.

The suspects were presented before the Criminal Court on Thursday and remanded in custody for 15 days.

Police have stated that the case remains under investigation.