Raids and rumours fuelling uncertainty in Malé
Police officers searched the office of the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation office. Earlier in the night, the police raided the home of an influential businessman related to Vice President Ahmed Adeeb.
16 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM
Police are conducting a series of nighttime raids in Malé amid heightened tension and uncertainty in the capital.
The police have raided the home of an influential businessman related to Vice President Ahmed Adeeb as well as the office of the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC).
2:00am: The police chief was seen outside the police headquarters by reporters. Police officers have dispersed the crowd gathered outside his house.
The president’s office and the home ministry refused to comment on tonight’s raids.
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