Major alcohol distribution network busted in Male'; three suspects arrested
12 އޮކްޓޯބަރު 2026 | ހޯމަ 09:54Police have arrested three individuals and seized a large quantity of alcohol following a targeted operation to dismantle a major distribution network in Male'. During the raid on a residence in the Henveiru ward, Superintendent of Police Ahmed Muslim, Head of the Drug Enforcement Department, confirmed that authorities successfully identified key figures responsible for the large-scale supply of alcohol across the capital city.
Liquor bottles seized during a special operation conducted by the police. | Maldives Police Service
Authorities have dismantled a major alcohol trafficking network operating in Male' City, arresting three individuals in connection with the operation.
Police announced on Monday that three individuals have been taken into custody following a targeted operation against a large-scale illegal alcohol distribution network in Male'. During a search of a residence in the Henveiru ward, authorities seized a significant quantity of alcohol.
Police stated that the operation, conducted jointly by Counter-Narcotics Intelligence and Drug Enforcement since Sunday night, involved a search of the first and fifth floors of H. Maadhoo.
Regarding the operation, Superintendent of Police Ahmed Muslim, Head of the Drug Enforcement Department, stated that authorities have identified several individuals involved in a large-scale alcohol distribution network across Male'. He described the crackdown as a successful operation.
As police continue to investigate the matter, authorities frequently dismantle large-scale bootlegging networks operating across the Maldives. Several foreign nationals have also been arrested in connection with these illicit operations.
