Police Launch Operation ‘Riveli’ Ahead of New Year to Curb Crime
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The Maldives Police Service has launched Operation Riveli to curb an anticipated rise in crime during the New Year period.
In a post shared on X, police said the operation began at 3pm yesterday, with an increased deployment of uniformed officers across Malé. As part of the operation, police have established vehicle checkpoints throughout the capital, where officers will question individuals and inspect vehicles.
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އައު އަހަރާ ދިމާކޮށް ކޮންމެ އަހަރަކުވެސް ދިވެހި ފުލުހުންގެ ޚިދުމަތުން ކުރިއަށް ގެންދާ އޮޕަރޭޝަން ''ރިވެލި'' ފެށުމާ ގުޅޭ pic.twitter.com/pupcUxCDKn— Maldives Police (@PoliceMv) December 24, 2025
Police said they will prioritise the prevention of theft, drug- and alcohol-related offences, and will also take action against motorcycles fitted with modified silencers.
Authorities warned that officers will question individuals and take appropriate action against anyone found to be violating public order or societal norms.
Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Assistant Commissioner of Police Abdulla Shareef said the operation will continue until 2 January. He said it will cover Malé, Hulhumalé, Villimalé and nearby resorts, with the aim of enhancing public and tourist safety and increasing police visibility to reduce crime.
