Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The Maldivian Police have confirmed the largest drug seizure in Maldivian waters, with over 355 kilograms of heroin and methamphetamine (ice) recovered from the Sri Lankan fishing vessel "Avishka Putha." The vessel was seized by the Maldivian National Defence Force Coast Guard on November 7 after illegally entering Maldivian waters.

Authorities revealed that the seizure was the result of a joint intelligence operation involving the Sri Lanka Navy, Sri Lanka Police, Maldivian National Defence Force, and Maldivian Police. During a search conducted on November 10 under a special court warrant, officers discovered 58.6 kg of heroin and 297.3 kg of methamphetamine, carefully packed in 24 bags on the vessel.

Five Sri Lan...