A suspect wanted in a case of gang violence and assault, has turned himself in.

Maldives Police Service (MPS) revealed that the suspect, identified as Ibrahim Faih Nizam, 25 and native to Maradhoo Feydhoo island in Seenu atoll, turned himself in on Tuesday evening.

The initial manhunt was launched in connection with a case of gang violence and assault using a sharp weapon. The publication was issued on February 15.

After he turned himself in, Faih has since been put behind bars.

The police institution has revealed that they had conducted a search operation in the capital, Malé City on Tuesday to locate the suspect.

The suspect has been wanted in connection with the case of gang violence and assault using a dangerous weapon for over a month now and a group of individuals were earlier arrested under allegations of hiding him.

Arrested under a court order were five individuals under suspicions of hiding and abetting the suspect.

The case is under further investigation by the Police Serious and Organized Crime Department, currently.