Customs Arrests 62-Year-Old Maldivian for Smuggling Narcotics in Body

Maldives Customs Service has arrested a 62-year-old Maldivian man who attempted to smuggle narcotics into the Maldives. According to information provided by Customs regarding the case, 19 bullets containing narcotics were found inside the passenger's body. The total weight of the items was 284.9 grams. The seized items include 117.6 grams of cocaine and 167.30 grams of synthetic cathinone, Customs said. Customs said the items were seized from a passenger who arrived in the Maldives from Thailand on 24 October 2026. The authority also said the person was stopped and searched because his actions raised suspicion, and that the items were found while Customs officers questioned the passenger and conducted further inspection.