Maldives Police Service

Police investigate opposition activist for tweeting to execute President Solih

January 17, 2022, 20:34

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Police Service initiated an investigation into a tweet by opposition activist Zahid Rameez to execute President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. In world's greatest nations, the punishment for… Continued

Police investigate explosive found in uninhabited island

January 11, 2022, 20:36

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Police Service confirmed today that they are investigating the case of a hand grenade found in an uninhabited island in the Maldives. Police state that… Continued

Civil Court upholds Maldives Police Service’s decision to fire Aishath Rasheed for participating in ‘Suvaalu’ March

December 12, 2021, 16:55

Malé, Maldives - The Civil Court of Maldives on Saturday upheld Maldives Police Service (MPS) decision to dismiss from her position as Assistant Director at MPS. Murdered blogger, Yameen Rasheed's… Continued

Maldives implements Strategic Policing Requirement

November 25, 2021, 16:56

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Ministry of Home Affairs today implemented the Strategic Policing Requirement as stipulated by the Maldives Police Service Act (Law No. 34/2020). The Strategic Policing Requirement… Continued

Maldives Police arrest foreigner for impersonating a tour guide, scamming tourist

October 28, 2021, 17:06

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Police today stated that they have arrested a Bangladeshi national for impersonating a tour guide and stealing from a tourist in the Maldives. The Police… Continued

Police remove protest banner, arrest man during President’s visit

October 24, 2021, 19:29

HDh. Atoll, Maldives - Local news reports that the Maldives Police Service (MPS) has removed a protest banner and arrested a man in the ensuing scuffle during the President's visit… Continued

Professional Standards Command investigate allegations of police brutality against minor in Addu City

October 21, 2021, 22:25

Addu City, Maldives - The Maldives Police Service (MPS) today stated that the Professional Standards Command department is investigating allegations of police brutality of a minor in the Maradhoofeydhoo district… Continued

Police officers appeal stay order refusal for unfair dismissal case at the High Court

October 18, 2021, 15:48

Malé, Maldives - Five senior officers of Maldives Police Service have filed an appeal against the Civil Court's refusal to issue stay orders for the plaintiffs' unfair dismissal case against… Continued

Five senior officers file court case against the Police Board

October 6, 2021, 18:59

Malé, Maldives - Five senior officers of Maldives Police Service have filed a case against the Police Board at the Civil Court for unfair dismissal from positions. The Police Board… Continued

Police station to be established in Hiyaa flat tower

September 22, 2021, 15:14

Malé, Maldives - The Commissioner of Police Mohamed Hameed, today, said that preparations are being made to establish a police station at Hiyaa flat Tower 4. Speaking at the parliament,… Continued