Security

344 students graduated today after completing the first National Service Training Program. At this special ceremony held on Monday, December 29, 2025, these students were presented with certificates of completion. This training was an important activity carried out to build useful, disciplined and responsible youth for the nation. The graduating students will then enter the practical arena of serving the country in various national fields.

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed on Monday, December 29, 2025, between the Maldives Police Service and Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) regarding working together and coordinating matters during emergency situations at Velana International Airport. The main purpose of this agreement is to further strengthen the relationship between the two institutions and to establish procedures to be followed during times of disaster in order to ensure the safety and security of the airport. Under this MoU, the police and MACL will be able to take swift action together in various incidents affecting the airport's operations.

A man was arrested today in connection with a case of assaulting a police officer and grabbing their neck in Malé. This incident occurred on Monday, December 29, 2025, in the streets of Malé, during a fight that obstructed police duties. Police stated that the arrested individual grabbed the police officer's neck and injured them. Police are currently further investigating the matters that need to be looked into regarding this case.

Three people have been arrested in a special operation conducted by police in R. Dhuvaafaru against drugs. This operation, conducted on Monday, the 29th of this month, was a planned effort carried out in connection with information received about drug trafficking in that island. The case of these three people taken into police custody is currently under further investigation. This operation is a successful activity carried out by the police as part of their efforts to reduce crime in Dhuvaafaru and save the island from the scourge of drugs.

Today, 29 December 2025, a teacher has been charged with allegedly sexually abusing a child. The individual involved in this case has been formally charged under the law on applying special procedures to those who sexually abuse children. Relevant authorities are now investigating further matters that need to be investigated in connection with this incident. Further details of this case have not yet been disclosed.

On this ongoing Monday, December 29, 2025, some foreigners who were illegally transacting millions of Rufiyaa in the Maldives were arrested by the relevant authorities. The investigation has revealed that the people arrested in this case were running illegal small and medium-sized businesses, conducting foreign currency transactions, and transferring large sums of money abroad. This operation was conducted as part of a special operation carried out today to stop illegal businesses that harm the Maldivian economy. In connection with this, the relevant authorities are now searching for other parties involved in these transactions and further investigating how this money circulated.

Police today revealed that one person was injured and required treatment in a fight between two brothers in Malé. Information indicates that the incident occurred on Monday, December 29, 2025, following an argument inside a house in Malé. While the injured person is receiving treatment at IGMH, police are currently investigating the necessary aspects of the case. However, the official authorities have not yet disclosed the direct cause of the fight or further details regarding the condition of the injured person.

The government has expanded the responsibilities of the "Aviation Security Command," which was in charge of maintaining the security of airports in the Maldives, and renamed it "Aviation and Maritime Security Administration" on December 29, 2025. With this change, the institution, which previously only had the responsibility of maintaining the security of airports, has now been given full authority to oversee the security of seaports and maritime transport in the Maldives. Under this reform to strengthen security services, the institution's efforts to ensure the security of the Maldives' borders in accordance with international standards will be further expanded.

On December 29, 2025, police arrested a person in connection with a case of attempting to smuggle drugs into the Maldives. The investigation noted that in this incident, the drugs were hidden and brought in chocolate syrup bottles. Customs and police are currently working together in this operation to identify the type and quantity of the seized items. Arrangements have also been made today to present the person arrested in this case to court to decide on their remand.

The Maldives Police Service released the statistics and details of those arrested in "Operation Reveli" on December 29, 2025, which is a special operation conducted by the police to ensure the safety of the society. It has been revealed that a large number of people have been taken into police custody under this operation, and police statistics show that this includes individuals suspected of various crimes. This operation is being conducted throughout the country to enforce the law and reduce crime, and the police are still sharing more information about this today.

On December 29, 2025, the court sentenced and punished a person named Hood, who was found guilty of terrorism. In this case, based on the terrorism charges filed against him by the state, it was decided to give him the harshest punishment legally possible. This verdict is marked as an important step against acts that endanger national security, and today the court has ordered him to be imprisoned.

On December 29, 2025, the Police Department reported many cases related to theft, fraud, deception, and scams. As such, as cases of obtaining money from the public through fraud and deception are increasing, relevant authorities have urged vigilance. These cases include incidents of damaging and stealing the property of various individuals, and the police are working to investigate these matters and find the perpetrators. The report issued on this day also stated that in the interest of the safety and security of the general public, it is important to be aware of such matters and to report any suspicious activity immediately.

Reports say that on Monday, December 29 of this year, some foreign vessels are suspected of conducting espionage activities in the maritime zone. It has been noted that these vessels are using modern means to gather information and monitor specific areas. In connection with this incident, the relevant authorities are now strengthening security in the area and closely monitoring the activities of those vessels. Following reports of foreign vessels conducting such surveillance activities, increased attention has been given to maritime security and safety.