Maldives Police Service has started an investigation in to a Maldivian Telegram group advertising and selling drugs on the social platform.

The group advertises the drugs with prices and buyers have to message the group to make a purchase. There is no phone number given.

Regarding the case, a Police Media Official told ONE Online last night that such a case has been brought to the attention of the Police and so, the necessary inquiries are being made.

There have been such groups previously on Telegram from selling drugs to prostitution and promoting illicit pictures and videos.