The Maldivian Police has confirmed that a large haul of narcotics was seized from the Sri Lankan vessel ‘Avishka Putha’ that was taken into custody after being found within the Maldivian Exclusive Economic Zone without authorization. Issuing a statement on the incident, the Maldivian Police said 355.9 kilos of suspected narcotics were seized from the vessel. The Maldivian Police further said that five individuals have been arrested in connection with the incident. According to the Maldives Police, 24 sacks containing 58.6 kilos of suspected heroin and 297.3 kilos of suspected ‘ICE’ narcotics were found in the vessel. The arrested suspects…
Maldives says over 350 kg of narcotics found in seized ‘Avishka Putha’ vessel
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