Police investigate false claims and use of seized Iran vessel

Maldives Police Service on Tuesday, revealed that an investigation was underway into the use of a seized Iranian vessel earlier in November, 2019.

According to Police, the boat, which was initially seized with 70kg of narcotics, was handed over to an agent to transport the vessel abroad but was later reported as capsized. However, various media reports have confirmed that the vessel is currently stored at the shipyard in Himmafushi, Kaafu Atoll, undergoing renovation.