Customs intercepted 13.92 kilos of drugs between Jan-March

Maldives Customs Service has intercepted 13.92 kilos of drugs smuggled into the Maldives so far this year.

Customs released its statistics for January-March on Tuesday. According to the information, synthetic cathinones made up for the highest percentage of the drugs seized per type, closely followed by heroin.

• Synthetic cathinones: 6,544 grams
• Heroin: 5,300 grams
• MDMA: 1,152 grams
• Methamphetamine: 570 grams
• Amphetamine: 350 grams

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— Maldives Customs Service (@CustomsMv) April 9, 2024

Maldivian authorities have ramped up efforts to combat drug trafficking in recent weeks, especially to deal with an increase in drugs smuggled via courier.