Security forces have seized an Iranian boat trafficking drugs to Maldives.
The Iranian vessel was captured 126 nautical miles southwest of Baa Atoll during a joint operation conducted with Coast Guard of Maldives, according to Maldives Police Service. Police revealed so far 7 people have been arrested and brought to Male'.
While large amounts of drugs were found on the vessel, the police said the captured vessel is widely involved in drug trafficking. It is unclear whether any Maldivians were involved.