In a special operation conducted today, the Maldives Police Service (MPS) has intercepted narcotics being smuggled through waters around Addu City.

The operation was a joint effort by MPS Intelligence Department and the Addu City Hithadhoo Police Department. The initially suspected narcotics were found inside five capsules on a boat that arrived at Hithadhoo port. Police had earlier conducted a search aboard the vessel and located the drugs.

While no one has been arrested with regards to the case, Police are currently conducting an investigation into the matter.