On 09 April 2009, the a Maldivian male passenger accompanied by his wife, arrived from Trivandrum to Malé on Maldivian Q2 701 flight was targeted by Customs Officers as x-ray image of his baggage showed irregularity in the sides of the 2 casserole he was carrying. Further inspection, disclosed in each casserole 1 packet of brownish powder packed in polythene. This substance was positive to Heroin and the packets weighed 515 grams and 510 grams with a total weight of 1025 grams including the polythene packing.

During interrogation, it has been revealed that he had travelled to India on several occasions, and every occasion his accommodation and medication was taken care by an Indian friend. The 2 casseroles were given to him and was told to take it Malé where someone will call him and would come to collect it from him.

In relation to this seizure, on 09 April 2009, two Maldivian who came to receive the 2 casseroles has been apprehended in a joint controlled delivery operation by Maldives Customs Service and Maldives Police Service.