Customs says cocaine remains most trafficked drug
The street value of drugs seized by customs in the past six months is estimated at MVR 100 million.
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By
Ahmed Mizyal
The Maldives Customs Service has seized 51 kg of drugs in the past six months.
Customs released the statistics of drugs seized from November 17 to May 17.
Cocaine was the most seized drug by customs during the period. 18.8 kg of this substance has been seized in the past six months.
Other drugs seized were:
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Synthetic cathinone - 13.5 kg
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Heroin - 7.4 kg
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Methamphetamine - 4.7 kg
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Mephedrone - 3.8 kg
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MDMA - 1.1 kg
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Hash Oil - 910 grams
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Amphetamine - 451 grams
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Cannabis - 101 grams
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Synthetic cannabinoids - 25 grams
The street value of drugs seized by customs in the past six months is estimated at MVR 100 million.
