Maldives Customs Service has intercepted 13.92 kilos of drugs smuggled into the Maldives so far this year.
Customs released its statistics for January-March on Tuesday. According to the information, synthetic cathinones made up for the highest percentage of the drugs seized per type, closely followed by heroin.
- Synthetic cathinones: 6,544 grams
- Heroin: 5,300 grams
- MDMA: 1,152 grams
- Methamphetamine: 570 grams
- Amphetamine: 350 grams
Maldivian authorities have ramped up efforts to combat drug trafficking in recent weeks, especially to deal with an increase in drugs smuggled via courier.
