Crime Statistics Report - Second Quarter (Q2) 2023

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Overview

The Maldives Police Service has released a report detailing crime statistics for the second quarter (Q2) of 2023. The report provides insights into various categories, including physical assault, drug-related crimes, and police activities across different regions in the Maldives.

Physical Assault

There were 22 reported cases of physical assault in Hulhumale.
Male City had the highest number of reported cases (53) followed by other areas:
- Villigili: 4 cases
- Henveyru: 10 cases
- Galolhu: 9 cases
- Mahchangolhi: 4 cases
- Maafannu: 27 cases

There were 262 reported cases of drug-related crimes in Male City.
The majority involved:
- Cannabis
- Cocaine
The Southern Division had a higher number of reported cases compared to the Northern Division.

Seized Drugs

A significant amount of drugs was seized during this period, including:
- Cannabis: 5280g
- Cocaine: 1219g
- Heroin: 17102g
- Others: 5774g

Detained Individuals

There were a total of 418 individuals detained for various crimes, with most being:
- Locals
- Foreign nationals

Police Activities

The report highlights police activities across different regions, including:
- Upper North Police
- North Police
- North Central Police
- South Central Police
- South Police