Drug-Related Offenses Account for 69.4% of Convictions, Shows July Statistics

MV+ News Desk | September 13, 2023
Photo: twitter via @ahumadhumohamed

The Maldives Correctional Service has released its July 2023 monthly statistics, revealing that a notable 69.4% of those sentenced were convicted for drug-related offenses, underscoring the ongoing challenge of substance abuse.

Arrivals

During July 2023, a total of 43 individuals entered the prison system. Among them, 36 were sentenced for various offenses, while 7 individuals were in detention awaiting trial.

Crime Breakdown

The types of crimes for which individuals were sentenced in July are as follows:

  • 69.4% were convicted for drug-related offenses, reflecting the persistent issue of substance abuse.
  • 2.8% were sentenced for threatening behavior.
  • 8.3% faced incarceration due to burglary and looting.
  • 2.8% were convicted of fraud and deception.
  • 5.6% were found guilty of unlawful seizure of property.
  • 8.3% were incarcerated for assault and battery.
  • A further 2.8% were sentenced for various other crimes.

Release

Conversely, during the same period, 62 individuals were released from the prison system. Of those, 55 had completed their sentences, and 7 were released while their trials were still pending.

DETAILS OF RELEASE

The modes of release were diverse, comprising:

  • 25 individuals released after serving their full sentences.
  • 18 who benefited from clemency.
  • 10 granted parole.
  • 2 individuals released and handed over to the National Drug Agency (NDA).
  • 7 individuals released following the overturning of court orders to remand them.

OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS – ITEMS CONFISCATED FROM PRISONS

In the month of July 2023, contraband items were confiscated during operations conducted in several prisons. The details are as follows:

Maafushi Prison

  • Mobile phones: 10
  • Sim cards: 16
  • Mobile headsets: 01
  • Other contraband: 09
  • Mobile phone chargers: 03

Hulhumale’ Prison

  • Mobile phone: 01
  • Mobile phone charger: 01
  • Other contraband: 01

The Maldives Correctional Service has kept a record of voice and video calls provided to inmates and remanded individuals during July 2023. A summary of these statistics is provided below:

Maafushi Prison

  • Voice Calls: 808
  • Family meetings: 731
  • Lawyer meetings: 72
  • Others: 05
  • Video Calls: 159
  • Family meetings: 14
  • Lawyer meetings: 03
  • Others: 142

Male’ Prison

  • Voice Calls: 45
  • Family meetings: 25
  • Lawyer meetings: 0
  • Others: 0
  • Video Calls: 1
  • Family meetings: 1
  • Lawyer meetings: 0
  • Others: 0

Hulhumale’ Prison

  • Voice Calls: 166
  • Family meetings: 156
  • Lawyer meetings: 07
  • Others: 0
  • Video Calls: 0
  • Family meetings: 0
  • Lawyer meetings: 0
  • Others: 0

Asseyri Prison

  • Voice Calls: 175
  • Family meetings: 153
  • Lawyer meetings: 0
  • Others: 22
  • Video Calls: 2
  • Family meetings: 0
  • Lawyer meetings: 0
  • Others: 0

These statistics offer insights into the dynamics of the Maldives’ prison system, including arrivals, releases, and the ongoing efforts to maintain security within the facilities.

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