Two Indian women have been arrested for smuggling drugs into Maldives. 

The two were arrested at the Velana International Airport. 

Police released the identities of the two women: Jennifer Paul, 34, and Ulfath Rasul, 23. 

The two arrived in Maldives on April 1. Customs discovered over 2kg of drugs in their possession, following which they were handed over to police. 

The court has placed both in remand in custody for 15 days. 

The case remains under investigation by police.