Coastguard intercepts Iranian vessel for drug trafficking

Maldivian Coast Guard and Maldives Police Force, on Tuesday, intercepted an Iranian vessel for trafficking drugs in Maldivian waters.

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The Iranian vessel intercepted for drug trafficking in Maldivian waters. PHOTO: MALDIVES POLICE SERVICE

Mariyam Malsa

2019-05-07 10:04:14

Maldivian Coast Guard and Maldives Police Force, on Tuesday, intercepted an Iranian vessel for trafficking drugs in Maldivian waters.

The vessel was intercepted 126 nautical miles west of Baa Atoll and is reported to be extensively involved in drug trafficking across the region.

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