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July 18, 2014 & July 19, 2014

Police to dispose of over 700 impounded vehicles

Police have announced today that 722 vehicles impounded for illegal parking will be disposed of as no one has come forward to claim ownership of the vehicles.
Police are working with the Malé City Council to transport the vehicles to the Thilafushi industrial island, police said.
According to a statement by the police, the vehicles to be destroyed includes 156 motorcycles, 560 bicycles, and six four-wheelers.
Police noted that only five vehicles were reclaimed by their owners from the tow yard following the last announcement.

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