KUALA LUMPUR: The police have confirmed that two Malaysians were arrested by Maldivian authorities for attempting to smuggle drugs worth about RM3.7mil into the country.
"We have contacted the Maldivian authorities and confirmed the arrests of two Malaysians as reported. More information about this case will be provided by the Maldivian authorities to NCID soon," said Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) director Datuk Seri Khaw Kok Chin on Tuesday (July 30).
Khaw said investigations are being carried out by the Maldivian authorities and that Bukit Aman is ready to assist.
On Monday (July 29), Bernama reported that two Malaysians were arrested for attempting to smuggle 15kg of cannabis into the Maldives.
According to Maldives police, customs officers found the drugs in the luggage of a 44-year-old Malaysian who arrived at Velana International Airport on Emirates flight EK656 from Dubai on Saturday morning (July 27).
Police Supt Mohamed Afzal said the seized cannabis was estimated to be worth 12.3 million Maldivian rufiyaa (RM3.7mil) and preliminary tests confirmed the substance was cannabis.
The discovery led to the arrest of another suspect, a 41-year-old Malaysian man, on the night of July 28, and both suspects have been remanded for five days.
This cannabis seizure is the largest in the Maldives this year. - Bernama
