Security.
Under amendments brought to the employment regulations of the Maldives Police Service, the Executive Management Board has been granted the discretion to provide lifelong medical treatment through the police medical scheme and hold official funeral honors for families of police officers who die in the line of duty. Following diplomatic discussions, Maldivian authorities decided to unconditionally release and deport 38-year-old Egyptian doctor Peter Saman Marzoug, who was arrested for joking that there was a bomb at Velana International Airport. Around 6:34 pm on September 30, 2026, a foreign fishing boat operating illegally in the Maldives' Exclusive Economic Zone was intercepted 46 nautical miles northwest of Ha. Thuraakunu by MNDF Coast Guard's "CGS Imaduddin", and efforts began to escort it to Hdh. Kulhudhuffushi. Additionally, police announced that they are searching for an individual in connection with a sexual abuse case. Police also conducted special operations taking action against traffic violators to ensure road safety and security.
On September 30, 2026, significant amendments were made to the Police Employment Regulations regarding the provision of medical treatment and additional benefits to the family of a police officer who passes away in the line of duty. Under this amendment, medical assistance and various types of financial allowances provided to the families of police officers who die while in service are set to increase. This change was brought to guarantee the social and financial security of the families of police officers who make the ultimate sacrifice in discharging their national duty, and to further strengthen the system of extending assistance to them.
The Maldives Police Service began efforts to locate an individual on September 30, 2026, in connection with an alleged sexual assault case. While seeking public assistance to find the person in connection with this case under police investigation, they have urged anyone with information regarding the individual to share it with the relevant authorities without delay. Furthermore, since the Police Service treats such matters as very serious cases, police stated that they are taking all necessary legal steps to locate the individuals required for the investigation and bring them before justice.
On 30 September 2026, efforts were carried out to take necessary legal action against violators of traffic regulations in order to ensure road safety and security. Accordingly, inspections were conducted in line with established procedures to uphold general public peace on the roads and to enhance the safety of pedestrians and vehicle drivers. In addition, an appeal was made to take stern measures against reckless vehicle operators and those who disobey traffic signs. The primary objective of these measures is to reduce dangerous road accidents and build a society that respects rules and regulations.
An Egyptian doctor arrested for joking that there was a bomb in a bag at the departure screen area of Velana International Airport has been released at the request of his country's government. Police arrested Peter Saman Marzouk Saman, a 38-year-old Egyptian national who had arrived in the Maldives for a vacation with his family, in connection with this case. He was arrested for causing public alarm by claiming there was a bomb in the bag while his sister's luggage was being subjected to further checks, although he apologized, stating it was merely said in jest. Although the Criminal Court ordered his remand for five days in this case, he was released at the request of the Egyptian government and has now been deported back to that country.
A foreign fishing boat illegally fishing within the Maldives' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) was intercepted by the MNDF Coastguard on Wednesday, 30 September 2026. In a special operation conducted by the Coastguard, the vessel was intercepted approximately 46 nautical miles northwest of HA. Thuraakunu at around 18:34 that evening. Work has commenced to take the vessel, seized with seven crew members, into Coastguard custody and transport it to HDh. Kulhudhuffushi in order for relevant authorities to take necessary legal action. The MNDF Coastguard continues to take uninterrupted special measures to protect Maldivian maritime territory and halt illegal fishing.
