2 drug-filled suitcases missing from airport

"When he arrived, he brought an additional 30 kg of luggage and informed the police that he did not know who had taken it," the police message said.

17 January 2023

Customs deny responsibility for missing drugs

"So far, the luggage has not been identified in CCTV footage from Velana International Airport."

18 January 2023

Indian gold refiners struggle as smugglers offer hefty discounts

Gold demand usually picks up during the wedding season as the bullion is an essential part of the bride's dowry in India.

11 January 2023

Indian fined MVR 100k for smuggling gold into Maldives

As the case neared a verdict, Harif had signed a plea bargain with the state and admitted to the offense.

2 April 2023

Man arrested for smuggling goods to Maldives fraudulently

"A search was conducted at his residence in the city in connection with the case," police said.

1 March 2023

61 kg drugs: Alleged drug lords acquitted, 6 jailed for life

The four men who were acquitted are the four accused by the prosecution of being in charge of smuggling drugs into the country.

22 June 2023

MVR 7.7m drug case: Court extends remand of second local

While two judges ruled in two different ways to remand the same accused in the same case, the police requested the PG to appeal against the acquittal.

11 March 2023

Two airport staff arrested for drug smuggling attempt

Last year, police had been looking into the disappearance of two suitcases containing drugs from the airport.

7 April 2024