A total of three individuals have been taken into police custody so far in the security operation launched in connection with the parliamentary elections.

This was revealed by the Maldives Police Service (MPS) on Sunday afternoon.

As such, the police institution revealed that one was arrested for allegedly showing their vote paper, at a polling station in Malé City.

The remaining two were arrested for allegedly obstructing the voting process and attempting to churn chaos at a polling station in Fiyoaree island of Gaaf Dhaal atoll.

MPS on Thursday launched an operation titled "Operation Blue Tide", to ensure the safety measures in place for the parliamentary polls.

Police teams are active across the Greater Malé Region as well as outlying atolls, as part of the operation.