Drugs Seized in Maldives Shipment Labeled as ‘Vape Oil’
Cannabis has been confiscated from a shipment imported to the Maldives, which was labelled as ‘Vape Oil.’
The seizure was announced by Minister of Homeland Security and Technology Ali Ihusaan in a post on X. According to the Minister, the items were intercepted by the Maldives Customs Service.
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Dhaadhi dhemmeaku “Vape Oil” ge namugai raajjeah ethere kurevunu masthuvaathaketheege baavathehkamahvaa Cannabis alhaafaivaa shipmenteh @CustomsMv in hifahattaifi. Mi ee Raees @MMuizzu miadhu nengevi decision nangavan jehunu emme bodu eh sababu. pic.twitter.com/gThUJ6rhYt— Minister of Homeland Security & Technology (@min_mohst) October 14, 2024
Ihusaan stated that this incident was a significant factor behind President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s decision to implement a ban on vaping earlier today. In his post, the Minister shared an image of the shipment, which displayed multiple cardboard boxes reportedly containing bottles designed for vaping devices. It is suspected that the cannabis was concealed within these bottles in an attempt to smuggle it into the country.
Muizzu subsequently announced the vaping ban through a post on X, stating that he has instructed the prohibition of the import of vaping devices and their components, effective from November 15th. Additionally, he has directed all relevant authorities to take necessary measures to ban the use, possession, production, sale, advertisement, and free distribution of vapes starting from December 15th.
