Drugs worth MVR 328 million have been seized since November 17 last year till yesterday, Police Commissioner Ali Shujau said.

Speaking at a press conference at the President's Office today, CP Shujau said the government has seized 177 kg of drugs and more than 8,300 bottles of liquor so far.

“This is approximately the value of these items on the street. I am talking about more than MVR 328 million,” he said.

CP Shujau said 155 drug-related operations were conducted in the atolls and the city, and 900 people were arrested. Among them were 145 foreigners, he said.

CP Shujau further revealed that 335 drug-related cases have been investigated and sent to the Prosecutor General's Office till yesterday.