Over 60 foreigners to be deported over drug charges

Maldives Police has reported an increase in the number of foreign nationals involved in the consumption and trade of illegal narcotics and alcohol.

Featured Image

Select media were invited to observe and record the DED sting operations run in November and December. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI / MIHAARU

2020-12-10 15:34:53

Maldives Police has reported an increase in the number of foreign nationals involved in the consumption and trade of illegal narcotics and alcohol.

During an ongoing large-scale operation to catch suspected drug users and distributors, police have arrested 60 foreign nationals hailing from Sri Lanka, India and Bangladesh.

This article is in our Archive

Login to read for free! Register to create an account