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MCS foils attempt to smuggle mobiles inside Maafushi Prison via drone

Fathmath Shaahunaz
09 December 2020, MVT 17:23
Mobile phones, chargers, a Wi-Fi router, USB cables and SIM cards seized during an attempt to smuggle contraband inside Maafushi Prison with a drone, on December 8, 2020. PHOTO/MCS
Fathmath Shaahunaz
09 December 2020, MVT 17:23

Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) on Wednesday night foiled an attempt to smuggle contraband, including mobile phones and a Wi-Fi router, inside Maafushi Prison using a drone.

According to Commissioner of Prisons Ahmed Mohamed, MCS officers seized eight mobile phones, six chargers, a Wi-Fi router, USB cables and two SIM cards from a drone sent to the prison located in Maafushi, Kaafu Atoll.

MCS has on multiple occasions stopped attempts to smuggle contraband into prisons across Maldives, most notably through deliveries as well as visitors hiding the items on their person.

Noting that smuggling attempts have advanced with evolving technology, the Commissioner of Prisons had previously stated that MCS is also increasing and enhancing its resources and facilities accordingly.

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