Law enforcement in the Maldives

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

Police

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

Commissioner's Bureau
Professional Standards Command
Specialist Crime Command
Central Operations Command
Divisional Operations Command
Directorate of Intelligence
Forensic Service Directorate
Service Development Directorate
Service Support Directorate
Information & Communication Directorate
Institute for Security & Law Enforcement Studies

Armed Forces

Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF)

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

Coast Guard
Marine Corps
Special Forces
Service Corps
Defence Intelligence Service
Military Police
Corps of Engineers
Special Protection Group
Medical Corps
Adjutant General's Corps
Air Corps
Fire and Rescue Service

Customs

Maldives Customs Service

Maldives Customs Service is a law enforcement organization established under the Maldives Customs Act (No: 8/2011). 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 Mohamed Shamaan Waheed. 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