Customs has detained a person who attempted to smuggle 66 bullets of cocaine into the Maldives by swallowing them.

Maldives Customs Service stated that the individual was arrested at Velana International Airport on July 19.

Customs said the person tried to import cocaine weighing 1,180 grams (66 bullets) by swallowing the packets.

The agency stated that the street value of the seized narcotics exceeds MVR 2.9 million. Relevant authorities have not yet disclosed any information regarding the suspect involved in the case.