Law enforcement in the Maldives
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There are a handful of law enforcement establishments in the Maldives.
Police
The organization is headed by Ministry of Home Affairs, commissioner of Police 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 Abdulla Shamaal. 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
- Coast Guard Aviation Squadron
- 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 Defense and Commissioner General of Customs.
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 Defense and Controller General of Immigration. 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 Home Affairs and Commissioner of Prisons. 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
External links
- Maldives Police Service
- National Integrity Commission
- Human Rights Commission of the Maldives
- National Social Protection Agency
- Family Protection Authority
- Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services
- Employment Tribunal of Maldives
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Anti-Corruption Commission
- Judicial Service Commission
- Maldives National Defence Force
- Maldives Immigration
- Maldives Customs Service
- Maldives Correctional Service
