20 life imprisonments, MVR 10m fines in 2024 for drug offences
According to a statement issued by the court, a total of 137 drug-related cases were concluded last year.
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Criminal Court has sentenced 20 individuals to life imprisonment for drug trafficking in 2024, ordering them to pay a total of MVR 10.2 million in fines.
According to a statement issued by the court Wednesday, a total of 137 drug-related cases were concluded last year.
Among the convictions:
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20 individuals were sentenced to life imprisonment, which is 25 years, for drug trafficking.
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Seven individuals were sentenced to 12 years in jail for other drug offences.
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The court imposed fines amounting to more than MVR 10.2 million.
The court also stated that seven drug cases resulted in acquittals.
Of the cases concluded, 95% ended in conviction, which includes cases where defendants pleaded guilty or were referred to the Drug Court for rehabilitation.
