Narcotics Control Bureau asked people to report any suspicious approach or incident to the MANAS National Narcotics Helpline. Credit: X/@narcoticsbureau The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has issued an advisory to all Indian citizens travelling to the Maldives, regarding the recent strengthening of anti-narcotics laws in that country. The recent legislative amendments to the Maldives’ Drugs Act, effective March 2026, prescribe significantly enhanced penalties for drug-related offences, including life imprisonment and, in cases involving large-scale trafficking, the death penalty, subject to confirmation by the competent court under Maldivian law. Published – April 23, 2026 08:44 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation India invites German firms for defence co-development, emphasises trusted partnerships amid global uncertainty Delimitation a ‘lame excuse’ to stall Women’s Reservation Bill, says Somanna