Police aid drifting Iranian ship, uncovers narcotics

Maldives Police Service and the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF)'s Coast Guard, on Sunday, seized an Iran flagged vessel adrift offshore from Mandhoo, Alif Dhaalu Atoll with narcotic substances.

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Maldives Police Service and Maldives' Coastguard operating on the seized Iran flagged vessel. PHOTO: MALDIVES NATIONAL DEFENCE FORCE (MNDF)

Ahmed Aiham

2019-11-04 07:24:40

Maldives Police Service and the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF)'s Coast Guard, on Sunday, seized an Iran flagged vessel adrift offshore from Mandhoo, Alif Dhaalu Atoll with narcotic substances.

Seven Iranian men were onboard. While the matter is under investigation, Police did not reveal whether the crew onboard were under arrest.

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