Maldives Police Service data shows theft was the most reported crime in the first weeks of 2025, with 73 cases as of mid-January, ahead of 53 traffic accidents and 27 drug-related offences. The pattern mirrors 2024, when 2,290 theft cases and 2,025 traffic accidents were recorded.
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As of mid-January, authorities have documented 73 theft cases, surpassing other reported incidents.
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Throughout 2024, the Maldives Police Service recorded 2,290 theft cases and 2,025 traffic accidents.
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Throughout 2024, the Maldives Police Service recorded 2,290 theft cases and 2,025 traffic accidents.
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Other notable figures from the previous year include 414 robberies, 358 assaults, and 236 drug-related offenses.
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Other notable figures from the previous year include 414 robberies, 358 assaults, and 236 drug-related offenses.
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