Police have arrested four people in connection with an alleged drug trafficking operation.
The suspects, described as middle-aged, were detained following an investigation into the distribution of controlled substances. Authorities said the group had been under surveillance before the arrests.
Details of the quantities seized or the specific locations of the operation have not been released. The Maldives has maintained a zero-tolerance policy on narcotics, with regular enforcement actions against both local and foreign networks.
The suspects are expected to be presented in court for remand. Police have not named the individuals.
