‘Life term or death’: NCB warns Indians travelling to Maldives after it toughens drug laws
Indian Express·4h ago·Neutral
What Happened
India's Narcotics Control Bureau issued a strong advisory to Indian citizens traveling to Maldives following the country's amended drug laws effective March 2026. The new legislation imposes life imprisonment for drug possession and death penalty for large-scale trafficking. The warning follows recent arrests of foreign nationals, including Indians, for drug offences in Maldives.
Key Entities
Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)MaldivesIndiaDrugs ActMarch 2026High Commission of IndiaMalé