Security
The Maldives Police Service has officially launched "Operation Reveli" on Thursday, December 25, 2025, to maintain security in Malé and the atolls in conjunction with the New Year. Police inform that the main purpose of this operation is to establish a safe environment for the public during the various activities held to celebrate the New Year, ensure road safety, and reduce crime. During this period, the police presence on the streets of Malé and in public gathering areas will be increased, and arrangements have also been made to ensure maritime safety. As many people will be traveling during the New Year holiday, the police will be vigilant under this operation, giving special priority to public safety and security.
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The Maldives Police Service took the initiative to conduct a special operation on December 25, 2025, to identify businesses run by foreigners residing illegally in the Maldives. These inspections mainly targeted illegally run small shops, food preparation establishments, and unauthorized market stalls. This activity is an operation conducted as part of the government's efforts to stop illegal businesses run by foreigners in the Maldives and to overcome challenges to national security and the economy. It has been decided to take action against those who violate the regulations under the Immigration Act as a result of these inspections.
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On December 25, 2025, significant work was carried out under the "Mass Legalization" program, which was initiated to identify undocumented foreigners residing in the Maldives and bring them within the legal framework, along with special operations conducted for that purpose. The main objective of these activities is to collect accurate information on foreigners working in the Maldives and to provide an opportunity for those residing without permits to register under legal procedures. During the operations carried out on this day, the documents of a large number of foreigners were checked, and emphasis was placed on completing matters in accordance with the regulations. This project is an important step taken on this date by the government as part of its efforts to resolve the issue of foreigners for the sake of national security and economic security.
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A large number of seized vape products under police custody were destroyed on Thursday, 25 December 2025. These items were destroyed as illegal goods brought under police custody under legal procedures. This activity was an official effort carried out to destroy seized items in connection with the government's decision to ban the import and use of vapes in Maldives. This will further strengthen efforts to ensure the health and safety of the society and to prevent the import of illegal items.
