Tuesday 13 Oct 2026
The police seize a large quantity of alcohol in a raid on H. Maadhooge in Male' on October 12, 2026. (Photo/Maldives Police Service)
The police have made three arrests in a crackdown on a ring involved in large-scale liquor trade in Male’ City.
Head of Drug Enforcement, Superintendent of Police Ahmed Muslim told PSM that the joint operation by Drug Enforcement and Counter-Narcotics Intelligence began on Sunday night and continued through Monday morning.
According to police, the operation was based on information received by police regarding a drug ring based in Maadhooge, located in the Henveiru district of Male’, which is involved in large-scale supply of alcohol.
The police say they identified individuals involved in the ring, and seized a large quantity of alcohol in the raid on the first and fifth floors of Maadhooge.
The police confirmed they made three arrests during the operation, but have not disclosed their identities.
The case is under further investigation by the police.
