Police operation underway to curb gang violence
Police officers have been raiding gang hangouts and frisking suspects.
14 Oct 2018, 9:00 AM
A police operation to curb gang violence in the capital is underway after the fatal stabbing of a 14-year-old boy last week.
Police officers have been stopping and searching suspects and raiding known gang hangouts in Malé.
“We will not give opportunity for those attempting to make Malé and Addu City appear dangerous to normalise criminal activity,” police warned in a statement.
Briefing the press on Thursday, Superintendent Ahmed Shifan denied allegations that the recent spike in gang violence was linked to politicians.
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