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Driver Arrested in Malé After High-Speed Chase, Police Collision

A 26-year-old was remanded for seven days after leading police on a high-speed chase and hitting a patrol car in Malé. | Photo: Maldives Police Service

A 26-year-old man was remanded in custody for seven days following his arrest in Malé early Sunday morning after leading police on a high-speed chase, colliding with a police vehicle, and attempting to flee while driving under the influence.

Maldives Police Service (MPS) arrested Ahmed Fariz in the early hours of October 4, 2026, after receiving reports that an individual was driving dangerously on the Sinamalé Bridge highway from Hulhumalé to Malé. 

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According to the MPS, Fariz was riding the motorcycle without a helmet while lying flat on the seat. When officers instructed him to pull over near traffic lights in Malé, he ignored their orders and accelerated along Boduthakurufaanu Magu to evade police.

As MPS detailed, a patrol vehicle pursued the suspect while issuing repeated commands to pull over. During the pursuit, Fariz struck the police car, damaging the vehicle before abandoning his motorcycle and fleeing on foot, with patrolling officers locating and apprehending him shortly afterwards on Moonlight Hingun.

Authorities revealed that Fariz is a repeat offender with an extensive record of traffic violations and MVR 44,000 in unpaid fines. His record includes driving without a license, operating a vehicle with a suspended license, speeding, driving against one-way traffic, driving without mirrors, illegal motorcycle light modifications, and reckless driving, endangering public safety.

MPS confirmed that a full investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

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