Law enforcement in the Maldives


There are a handful of law enforcement establishments in the Maldives.

Police

Maldives Police Service
The organization is headed by Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology, commissioner of Police Ali Shujau and Deputy commissioner. Service branches include;

Armed Forces

Maldives National Defence Force
The organization is headed by Ministry of Defense and Chief of Defence Force Major General Ibrahim Hilmy. Service branches include;

Customs

Maldives Customs Service
Maldives Customs Service is a law enforcement organization established under the Maldives Customs Act. Though the Act came into force in 2011, history of Customs can be traced back to 1890, marking it as the oldest organization in the Maldives.
The Organization is headed by Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology and Commissioner General of Customs Fathimath Dhiyana.
Today Customs operation is carried out across the country, including international airports and seaports. There are 3 designated international seaports and 3 international airports, major ones established in the Central Region.
Customs vision is mainly focused on border enforcement and facilitating legitimate trade and travels while reflecting international standards and best practices.

Immigration

Maldives Immigration
The organization is headed by Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology and Controller General of Immigration Commissioner of Police Ahmed Faseeh. Service branches include;
  • Permit Section
  • Travel Document Section
  • Airport Control Section
  • Harbour Control Section
  • Expatriate Monitoring and Repatriation Division

Prison

Maldives Correctional Service
The organization is headed by Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology and Commissioner of Prisons Hassan Zareer. Service branches include;
  • Maafusi Prison
  • Asseyri Prison
  • Male' Prison
  • HulhuMale Detention Centre
  • Emergency Support Group
  • Prison Academy
  • Parole Office
  • Rehabilitation Command
  • Operations Command
  • Cooperate Command