The Maldives Customs Service has seized more than three kilograms of drugs in two attempts to smuggle narcotics through courier and postal services.
On 31 October, officers found 1,030 grams of synthetic cathinones in a courier package. The drugs were discovered during inspection after officers suspected narcotics had been concealed inside the shipment.
In a separate case on 29 October, Customs intercepted 2,123 grams of synthetic cathinones that had been sent through the postal service. The two seizures total 3,153 grams.
The substances have been described in some reports as party drugs. Customs has not released further details on the origin of the packages or any arrests connected to the seizures.
The incidents form part of ongoing efforts to intercept narcotics entering the country via commercial shipping and mail. Customs regularly inspects packages at airports and postal facilities.
Earlier this year, authorities also seized larger quantities of cannabis and other substances at Gan International Airport and other entry points. Foreign nationals have been involved in some previous cases.
The latest seizures highlight the continued use of courier and postal routes for drug trafficking attempts. Customs has said it remains focused on detecting concealed narcotics in incoming shipments.
No further updates on the investigations have been made public at this stage.
