Maldives Police Service

November 2026

1. 7 Nov
   Court extends remand of trio arrested with 1.7kg drugs, 230 vape cartridges 4 outlets
2. 7 Nov
   We must protect Maldives from crimes executed to tarnish our Islamic identity: Minister Shaheem Maldives Voice
3. 7 Nov
   Over three kgs of narcotics seized while being smuggled via post and courier services Raajje (English)
4. 7 Nov
   Minister Shaheem: Same-sex marriage case must be investigated and action taken Raajje (English)
5. 7 Nov
   Met office warns of heavy rainfall and flooding in the next 5 days 3 outlets
6. 7 Nov
   Flood-hit Kolamaafushi left with nowhere to accommodate displaced residents Sun English
7. 7 Nov
   High Court upholds life sentence for trafficking in 2019 Male’ drug bust Sun English
8. 7 Nov
   Customs seizes 3kg of drugs within three days Adhadhu (English)
9. 7 Nov
   Minister vows to stop acts tarnishing Maldives' Islamic identity One Online
10. 7 Nov
    Safeguarding nation's Islamic identity remains key priority:... MM TV (English)
11. 7 Nov
    Heavy rain floods 45 homes and health centre in Kolamaafushi 2 outlets
12. 6 Nov
    Police launch probe into alleged same-sex wedding at Maldivian resort 2 outlets
13. 6 Nov
    Supreme Court upholds police officer’s dismissal over financial irregularities in vessel repair Sun English
14. 6 Nov
    Man Jailed for Nearly 25 Years for Dealing in Diamorphine One Online
15. 6 Nov
    Police launch investigation into a same-sex marriage ceremony held at a Maldivian resort Raajje (English)
16. 6 Nov
    Male' City's traffic congestion worsened due to previous issuance of garage permits for non-existent spaces: Azim Raajje (English)
17. 5 Nov
    Court extends former deputy minister Zihan's remand by 14 days Sun English
18. 5 Nov
    Council says it never approved cutting of Villimale' banyan tree Sun English
19. 5 Nov
    Ministry of Islamic Affairs silent regarding Halloween celebrations in Maafushi Maldives Voice
20. 5 Nov
    Activist climbs up Vilimale’ banyan tree to halt its removal 2 outlets
21. 5 Nov
    Juman, accused of inciting arson and looting, to remain detained for another 15 days 2 outlets
22. 5 Nov
    Shahid appeals arrest warrant in child sexual abuse case 4 outlets
23. 5 Nov
    Indonesia says ex-police chief may have committed 'treason' by tapping president's phone Sun English
24. 5 Nov
    HDC showcases senior citizens programme at Health and Family Expo 5 outlets
25. 5 Nov
    Rozaina calls for thorough probe into allegations against Shahid MM TV (English)
26. 4 Nov
    Serial mosque vandal released upon conviction after pretrial detention outlasts prison term Sun English
27. 4 Nov
    Man Convicted of Mosque Vandalism Released After Pre-Trial Detention Exceeds Sentence Raajje (English)
28. 4 Nov
    Teen group assault suspect asks for release from jail, says he’s a student Sun English
29. 3 Nov
    Police opens applications for constable post with a salary of MVR 15,500 2 outlets
30. 3 Nov
    Court acquits man after ruling fingerprint evidence insufficient to prove Male' shop burglary Sun English
31. 3 Nov
    Foreign currency exchange scams on the rise, police warn The Edition
32. 3 Nov
    Over 20 expat workers detained after resistance to deportation following unpaid wage strikes Adhadhu (English)
33. 3 Nov
    Indian man disguised in niqab arrested for theft Adhadhu (English)
34. 3 Nov
    Yameen Shahid denies allegations against his father Adhadhu (English)
35. 3 Nov
    Public defrauded of more than MVR 737,000 in six days MM TV (English)
36. 2 Nov
    Opp. Leader accused of sexually assaulting a minor arrested Byline
37. 2 Nov
    Roads around Republic Square to be closed on 3 Nov for Victory Day celebrations 2 outlets
38. 2 Nov
    Four arrested in Male' for drug use, sales, trafficking 2 outlets
39. 2 Nov
    Transparency expresses concern over detained expats 2 outlets
40. 2 Nov
    Court orders Adhadhu to surrender passwords for devices seized by police Adhadhu (English)