Iranian boat intercepted twice before over drug trade: Police

Maldives Police Service and Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) on Monday revealed that the drug-trafficking Iranian vessel which was intercepted while operating in Maldivian territory, was also stopped twice prior for possession.

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IRAN DRUG TRAFFICKING BOAT. PHOTO: NISHAN ALI/MIHAARU

Raif Amyl Jalyl

2019-05-21 10:28:57

Maldives Police Service and Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) on Monday revealed that the drug-trafficking Iranian vessel which was intercepted while operating in Maldivian territory, was also stopped twice prior for possession.

The joint operation by Police and MNDF on May 7 resulted in the seizure of 49kg of drugs from the Iranian boat, while the crew of seven members were arrested.

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