India arrests 4 for attempted smuggling of Hashish oil into Maldives
Reports indicate that the street price of hashish oil is estimated at MVR 21 million, equivalent to approximately $1.8 million.
India's Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has arrested four individuals for attempting to smuggle 12 kilograms of hashish oil into the Maldives.
According to reports from Indian newspapers, DRI officials intercepted a yacht departing from the Tuticorin port, suspected of transporting the hashish oil to the Maldives.
The arrested individuals include:
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A 30-year-old employee of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).
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Two individuals, aged 33 and 34, who transported the drugs via motocycle from Tuticorin.
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A 56-year-old crew member of the yacht used for the planned smuggling operation.
Reports indicate that the street price of hashish oil is estimated at MVR 21 million, equivalent to approximately $1.8 million.
