Crime
Drug trafficking suspects arrested for third time
The court and police blamed each other for their release.
06 Jun 2019, 9:00 AM
‘Thief’ stripped and spray painted
Vigilantism is on the rise.
03 Jun 2019, 9:00 AM
Police deny damaging homes raided for drugs
37 people were arrested during the raids.
28 May 2019, 9:00 AM
Child sex offender arrested after confessing to vigilante group
The 19-year-old suspect was stripped and forced to walk in his underwear.
26 May 2019, 9:00 AM
Dozen arrested for eating during fasting hours
Eating before sunset is a criminal offence during Ramadan.
26 May 2019, 9:00 AM
Dhiffushi unrest under control: police
One man was arrested over a knife fight.
26 May 2019, 9:00 AM
No arrests after Dhiffushi violence and arson
Five men were injured in a knife fight.
23 May 2019, 9:00 AM
Drug dealers offered services from high-security dens
Police raided four houses in the capital Malé.
21 May 2019, 9:00 AM
Ex-VP’s conviction over assassination attempt overturned
The High Court quashed the 15-year jail sentence and ordered a retrial.
20 May 2019, 9:00 AM
22 cases of child sexual abuse in April
The figure is down from 32 cases in March.
19 May 2019, 9:00 AM
Corruption suspected in leasing of Malé eastern waterfront
The anti-corruption watchdog is probing undue benefits provided by the previous administration.
19 May 2019, 9:00 AM
Bangladeshi killed over homosexual advances
Three Bangladeshi co-workers confessed to the murder.
18 May 2019, 9:00 AM
High Court judge’s car vandalised
The front and rear windshields were smashed.
18 May 2019, 9:00 AM
No imminent terror threat to Maldives
Former president Nasheed has called for thorough screening of foreign preachers.
12 May 2019, 9:00 AM
Two men convicted over 2012 murder
A third defendant was found not guilty.
09 May 2019, 9:00 AM
Mugging attempt foiled by onlookers
Onlookers stopped a man who tried to rob an expatriate at knife-point.
07 May 2019, 9:00 AM
Iranian boat intercepted with drugs
The coastguard stopped the vessel 126 nautical miles west of Baa atoll.
07 May 2019, 9:00 AM
Body parts found in search for missing expat
Four Bangladeshi co-workers of the missing man have been arrested in connection with the suspected murder.
07 May 2019, 9:00 AM
Maldives beefs up security after Sri Lanka bombings
An emergency response exercise was conducted as border security was tightened.
06 May 2019, 9:00 AM
More than MVR300k stolen in office robbery
Thieves broke open the safe in the office of the International Food Solutions company.
06 May 2019, 9:00 AM
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