The Maldives Police Service announced stricter enforcement of helmet regulations in the Malé area, saying helmets are being misused to conceal identities during a rise in gang violence. Police reported searching over 87,000 properties and arresting 67 suspects over an eight-month period, while gang violence has persisted.
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on December 15, 2024, three separate altercations were reported in the city, involving individuals on motorcycles entering cafés and initiating confrontations.
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the police have conducted extensive operations, searching over 87,000 properties and arresting 67 suspects in connection to such activities over an eight-month period
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searching over 87,000 properties and arresting 67 suspects in connection to such activities over an eight-month period
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helmet use is mandatory for drivers and passengers of Category A1 and A0 vehicles only in areas where speed limits exceed 30 kilometers per hour, as indicated by appropriate signage
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