Three expatriates detained in Hulhumalé café raid
Maldives Immigration has detained three expatriates found working illegally during an operation targeting illegally operated cafés in Hulhumalé.
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Man arrested in Bilehdhoo over alleged drug trafficking
A 43-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of bringing drugs into Bilehdhoo, Faafu Atoll, and engaging in their sale and distribution.
Maldives signs MoU for 15 MW solar project and battery storage system
The agreement was signed on 19 October at a ceremony held at the Saafu Raajje building by Deputy Minister Hussain Ageel Naseer on behalf of the ministry and the company’s Vice President, Dongting He.
Malaysia’s Altus Oil and Gas to Build Ice Plants Across 11 Islands
A Malaysian company has signed an agreement to establish ice plants on 11 islands across the Maldives, each capable of producing 30 tonnes of ice daily and storing up to 50 tonnes.
Man arrested in Maafushi over alleged large-scale alcohol trade
A 23-year-old man has been arrested in Maafushi on suspicion of engaging in large-scale alcohol trading, with 42 bottles of alcohol seized during a search of his residence.
Muizzu to undertake State Visit to Pakistan next week
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu will undertake a State Visit to Pakistan from October 20 to 22 at the invitation of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Nine Arrested in Rasdhoo Drug and Alcohol Case
Nine people have been arrested in Rasdhoo, AA, Atoll, over alleged drug-related offences, including the possession, use and sale of narcotics and alcohol.
Police to Begin Digital Enforcement of Road Traffic Law in Seven Days
The Maldives Police Service will begin enforcing the Road Traffic Act through digital and electronic means seven days after the publication of an official announcement
MNDF Fire and Rescue records 19 incidents last week
The Maldives National Defence Force Fire and Rescue Service recorded 19 incidents during the week from October 11 to 17, 2026.
Four Arrested Over Sinamalé Bridge Crash Test Positive for Drugs
Four men arrested in connection with the serious injury of a police officer at a Sinamalé Bridge checkpoint have tested positive for drugs