Maldives Immigration, Police Raid Foreigners in Interpol-Led Anti-Trafficking Operation

Maldives Immigration, in a joint operation with the Maldives Police Service, conducted raids and inspections yesterday as part of Interpol's regional anti-human trafficking initiative, 'Operation Storm Maker 4.' The operation, which is taking place throughout October, saw authorities inspect and clear more than 200 foreign nationals across multiple locations. During the special operation, Immigration and Police jointly targeted the Malé Bazaar area and North Havar, where 160 foreigners were inspected and cleared. Notices were issued to nine individuals, and one person was taken under immigration control. Later, an accommodation block in Hulhumalé was also inspected and cleared at night. After checking 79 people at that location, six foreigners were brought under immigration control. In total, over 200 foreign nationals were inspected and cleared as part of the operation. Immigration confirmed that seven individuals have been taken under immigration control.