Police Seize Over 240 Bottles of Vaping Flavours During Domestic Violence Investigation

The Maldives Police Service has seized 242 bottles of vaping flavours during a search of an apartment in Hulhumalé Phase II, conducted as part of an investigation into a domestic violence case reported on last Thursday.

The search took place at approximately 21:14 on last Thursday night in a Hiyaa flat. Authorities confirmed that the vaping products were confiscated but did not provide details on whether any arrests were made. The case remains under investigation.

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A nationwide ban on the import, sale, free distribution, and use of vaping devices and e-cigarettes was introduced in mid-December last year as part of a government campaign against smoking, initiated under President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s administration. The prohibition has since led to the emergence of a black market for such products.

Police statistics show that fines amounting to nearly MVR 1 million have been issued between December 2024 and July 2025 for offences related to the possession and use of vaping products.