Maldives Police Service (MPS)

Rilwan’s family to sue Maldives police for negligence

It is almost four years since Ahmed Rilwan disappeared.

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.

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.

Policeman stabbed in capital

It is unclear if the policeman was on duty at the time of the attack.

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.

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.

Constable died from brain infection

A hospital official said the 25-year-old constable had a very high fever when he was brought in.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

Three-month old Maldivian baby dies in Syria

Hussain Waheed appointed new Commissioner of Police

Elections Commission slams PPM, MDA protesters and police for obstructing election re-registration

Maldives’ media in spotlight as election fallout continues

Five MDP protestors arrested yesterday

Attempted arson at MDP campaign meeting hall in Male’

Q&A: Elections Commission Chairperson Fuwad Thowfeek

Maldives’ central bank aware of speculation over counterfeit five rufiya notes