Maldives Police Service (MPS)


Rilwan’s family to sue Maldives police for negligence
It is almost four years since Ahmed Rilwan disappeared.
07 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM


Maldives authorities silent on rape and sexual assault statistics
There were 355 sexual offence cases reported to police in 2017. Figures for 2018 are unavailable.
25 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM


More than 100 kilos of drugs washed ashore
Police recovered 115 kilos of drugs that had washed ashore in three inhabited islands and two uninhabited islands.
03 Jun 2018, 9:00 AM


Policeman stabbed in capital
It is unclear if the policeman was on duty at the time of the attack.
23 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM


President warns police against corruption and collusion
President Abdulla Yameen fired two police chiefs in as many days over plans to enforce a Supreme Court ruling ordering the release of political detainees.
19 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM


Opposition turned away from police HQ
Police blocked off and turned away the six opposition figures wishing to meet Commissioner Abdulla Nawaz regarding the implementation of the Supreme Court’s February 1 ruling.
17 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM


Constable died from brain infection
A hospital official said the 25-year-old constable had a very high fever when he was brought in.
09 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM


Police deny arrest of senior officers
Police have dismissed rumours on social media about the arrest of Commissioner Abdulla Nawaz and other high-ranking officers.
11 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM


‘Huge smiles and strong handshakes’: Police criticised for manhandling Maldivians
Police say they took 48 people into custody between February 1 and March 2 and released 47 of them, although the opposition alliance disputes these figures.
04 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM


More than 50 security officers in detention, says Nasheed
There have been several media reports about security force personnel in custody although the police have only confirmed that two of its officers have been detained.
27 Feb 2018, 9:00 AM


Police probe launched into Maldives ‘coup attempt’
Police spokesman Ahmed Shifan told reporters that US$260,000 had been found in a bag belonging to Supreme Court Justice Ali Hameed, one of two judges arrested after Yameen declared a state of emergency.
12 Feb 2018, 9:00 AM


Six murders in 2017 despite overall drop in crime
Six people were brutally killed in the Maldives in 2017 despite a low rate of crime compared to the previous year, police statistics have shown.
02 Jan 2018, 9:00 AM
Three-month old Maldivian baby dies in Syria
05 Feb 2015, 7:36 PM
Hussain Waheed appointed new Commissioner of Police
20 Nov 2013, 12:56 PM
Elections Commission slams PPM, MDA protesters and police for obstructing election re-registration
14 Oct 2013, 6:58 PM
Maldives’ media in spotlight as election fallout continues
30 Sep 2013, 9:08 PM
Five MDP protestors arrested yesterday
24 Sep 2013, 6:33 PM
Attempted arson at MDP campaign meeting hall in Male’
23 Sep 2013, 3:25 PM
Q&A: Elections Commission Chairperson Fuwad Thowfeek
23 Sep 2013, 3:15 PM
Maldives’ central bank aware of speculation over counterfeit five rufiya notes
10 Sep 2013, 5:13 PM