Police: Cocaine smuggling to Maldives on the rise

Police said on Tuesday that the smuggling of cocaine to Maldives have increased recently.

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Head of Drug Enforcement Department of Police Shakir speaking in the meeting held by the Parliamentary Committee on Petitions -- Photo: Ahmed Awshan Ilyas/ Mihaaru

Lamya Abdulla

2021-09-08 12:42:05

Police said on Tuesday that the smuggling of cocaine to Maldives have increased recently.

The Parliamentary Petition Committee held a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the petition submitted by "Hands Together", calling to change the management of National Drug Agency (NDA). They were an NGO advocating and promoting the rights and care for addicts in Maldives.

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