NCB warns Indians travelling to Maldives as new drug law brings harsh penalties

The Narcotics Control Bureau has issued a high-priority warning to Indian nationals travelling to the Maldives, urging extreme vigilance due to the country's drastic overhaul of its anti-narcotics legislation. The revised statutes introduce stringent penalties for drug-related crimes, including the death penalty for large-scale trafficking and mandatory life imprisonment for serious offences. Travellers are advised to exercise heightened caution and maintain control over their belongings to avoid falling victim to smuggling schemes.