Deputy Home Minister Hassan Ali revealed yesterday that significant progress has been made in the effort to close down drug smuggling routes into the Maldives, marking a significant step forward in the country's fight against narcotics trafficking.
In an interview with a local media outlet, Hassan highlighted the historical challenge of drugs being smuggled into the Maldives via both sea and air routes. However, since Ali Ihsan assumed the position of Home Minister, stringent measures have been implemented to reinforce customs regulations and intensify luggage inspections for individuals entering the Maldives.
Hassan emphasized the importance of enhancing local management of the sea area, noting that reliance on foreign entities for sea surveillance was previously prevalent. With the recent deployment of drones, the Maldives now has direct oversight of its maritime territories, bolstering its ability to detect and deter drug smuggling activities at sea.
The Deputy Home Minister expressed confidence in the effectiveness of these measures, asserting that they would significantly disrupt the operations of drug traffickers attempting to use maritime routes to infiltrate the Maldives. Hassan's remarks underscore the government's commitment to eradicating drug-related crimes and safeguarding the nation's security and well-being.
"We are confident that the ships that bring these drugs from the sea will be stopped, and the vessels will be intercepted. So hopefully, we have nearly closed the two gates of drugs entering the Maldives," Hassan stated during the televised program, signaling a proactive stance in the fight against drug trafficking.
In an interview with a local media outlet, Hassan highlighted the historical challenge of drugs being smuggled into the Maldives via both sea and air routes. However, since Ali Ihsan assumed the position of Home Minister, stringent measures have been implemented to reinforce customs regulations and intensify luggage inspections for individuals entering the Maldives.
Hassan emphasized the importance of enhancing local management of the sea area, noting that reliance on foreign entities for sea surveillance was previously prevalent. With the recent deployment of drones, the Maldives now has direct oversight of its maritime territories, bolstering its ability to detect and deter drug smuggling activities at sea.
The Deputy Home Minister expressed confidence in the effectiveness of these measures, asserting that they would significantly disrupt the operations of drug traffickers attempting to use maritime routes to infiltrate the Maldives. Hassan's remarks underscore the government's commitment to eradicating drug-related crimes and safeguarding the nation's security and well-being.
"We are confident that the ships that bring these drugs from the sea will be stopped, and the vessels will be intercepted. So hopefully, we have nearly closed the two gates of drugs entering the Maldives," Hassan stated during the televised program, signaling a proactive stance in the fight against drug trafficking.
