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Justice
Court extends remand of trio arrested with 1.7kg drugs, 230 vape cartridges
The Criminal Court on Friday extended the remand by 30 days of three suspects — Hussain Shavin, Maryam Isha Ashraf and Mohamed Nahil — arrested in Male' on September 3 during a police operation that yielded 1.7 kilograms of suspected drugs and 230 vape cartridges. This is the fourth time the trio have been remanded, and the Prosecutor General's Office has accepted the case documents for prosecution.
Society
We must protect Maldives from crimes executed to tarnish our Islamic identity: Minister Shaheem
Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed said the Maldives must be protected from crimes carried out to tarnish its Islamic identity, remarks made after a video of a gay wedding at a resort went viral. The Maldives Police Service initiated an investigation into the video and said legal measures will be taken against those violating Islamic principles and Maldivian law.
Justice
Over three kgs of narcotics seized while being smuggled via post and courier services
Maldives Customs Service reported two narcotics seizures in packages imported via post and courier services, totalling 3,153 grams of synthetic cathinones. Confiscated substances are handed over to the Maldives Police Service for further investigation.
Society
Minister Shaheem: Same-sex marriage case must be investigated and action taken
Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed called for an investigation and legal action after a video of an apparent same-sex marriage at a Maldivian resort circulated on social media. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs formally requested the Maldives Police Service to investigate on November 4, 2026, and police confirmed on Friday that they had launched an investigation.
Environment
Met office warns of heavy rainfall and flooding in the next 5 days
The Met Office warns of heavy rain and possible flooding across the Maldives from 7th to 11th November 2026 due to an active Southwest Monsoon. Authorities in Gaafu Alifu Kolamaafushi reported that 45 houses and the island's Health Center sustained flood damage, with police assisting and sandbagging the health center.
Society
Flood-hit Kolamaafushi left with nowhere to accommodate displaced residents
Torrential rain on Friday flooded GA. Kolamaafushi, damaging at least 47 homes and institutions including the health center and school, leaving the local council with nowhere to shelter displaced families. The Maldives Meteorological Service has warned of torrential rain and possible flooding across the country through Wednesday, 11 November 2026.
Justice
High Court upholds life sentence for trafficking in 2019 Male’ drug bust
The High Court upheld the life sentence and MVR 100,000 fine given to Hussain Thaail, who was found with 30.8 grams of cannabis in a locked bedroom during a 2019 Male' apartment raid, rejecting his appeal grounds in a unanimous decision. The Criminal Court had convicted him on September 25, 2023 while acquitting his co-defendant Mahmood Abdulla.
Justice
Customs seizes 3kg of drugs within three days
Maldives Customs Service seized a total of 3.15 kilograms of Synthetic Cathinone in two postal and courier parcels on October 29 and October 31, 2026, following an earlier 6.7 kilogram air freight seizure about five days before, bringing weekly seizures of the drug to approximately 10 kilograms. Police have not yet confirmed any arrests.
Society
Minister vows to stop acts tarnishing Maldives' Islamic identity
Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed said efforts will remain steadfast in stopping acts that tarnish the Maldives' Islamic identity, commenting on a symbolic same-sex marriage ceremony held for two men at a Maldivian resort. Police said the act is unlawful, that they are investigating, and that legal action will be taken against those who engage in such acts.
Politics
Safeguarding nation's Islamic identity remains key priority:...
Minister of Islamic Affairs and Endowments Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed said safeguarding the Maldives' Islamic identity remains a key Government priority, with the Constitution and national laws guiding responses to religious matters. He said his ministry had formally referred a matter to the Maldives Police Service on 4 November 2026 requesting an investigation and appropriate action under the law.
Infrastructure
Heavy rain floods 45 homes and health centre in Kolamaafushi
Heavy rainfall flooded forty-five houses and the health centre in Gaafu Dhaalu Kolamaafushi, prompting emergency response efforts by police, the island council and the MNDF. The NDMA reported power outages, and the MNDF is also assisting flood-affected households in Gaafu Dhaalu Thinadhoo.
Justice
Police launch probe into alleged same-sex wedding at Maldivian resort
The Maldives Police Service has opened an investigation into a social media video that appears to show a same-sex marriage ceremony at a resort. Police said same-sex marriage is not legally recognised in the Maldives and warned that legal action would be taken against those violating the country's laws and Islamic principles.
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