The Maldives Customs Service has confiscated approximately one kilogram of recreational drugs that were being illegally imported into the nation via Korea.

Customs reported that the drugs were found on Saturday while inspecting a package that had come to the Maldives from Korea.

During routine screening, officers became wary that drugs were hidden within the package, leading to a more thorough inspection.

The package underwent additional examination at Velana International Airport, where approximately one kilogram of concealed substances was discovered.

Customs verified that the confiscated materials were recreational drugs.

The confiscation occurs merely a day following another effort to import drugs into the nation via the mail that was thwarted on Friday.

In that instance, Customs confiscated approximately two kilograms of substances, which were similarly recognized as recreational drugs.

The consecutive seizures underscore persistent efforts to smuggle illegal drugs into the Maldives via postal and courier services, along with the constant alertness of border officials.

In December 2025, the Maldives implemented stricter punishments for drug-related crimes through an updated Drugs Act.

After two seizures in two days, Customs has intercepted approximately three kilograms of recreational drugs destined for the Maldives this week.