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Police continue raids on islands leased for resort development

A police spokesperson confirmed that Baa Hibalhidhoo was searched in a joint operation conducted with assistance from the military, but declined to reveal further details. The island is leased for resort development to a local company called Lets Go Maldives.

29 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM
Police officers and soldiers yesterday raided an uninhabited island leased for resort development in Baa atoll.
A police spokesperson confirmed that Hibalhidhoo was searched in a joint operation conducted with assistance from the military, but declined to reveal further details.
The island is leased for resort development to a local company called Lets Go Maldives.
Last week, dozens of soldiers raided an island in Lhaviyani atoll leased to Champa Brothers for resort development.

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