Officers of Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) and Maldives Police Service have entered and are searching the office of Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), located at Valeenaage.
The reason for the search is yet unclear and MNDF spokesperson declined to comment.
Sun reporter at the scene said a team of police officers entered the building moments ago.
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Police are trying to push back the crowd that has gathered near Velaanaage.
01:41
Acting under a court warrant, police searched and seized items from M. Shuramanzil, the residence of Hamid Ismail, managing director of Gulf Craft Maldives, earlier tonight.
01:31
Media Coordinator at Home Ministry Thamzeel Abdul Samad says fake text messages are being sent in Home Minister Umar Naseer’s name.
01:26
The way to Velaanaage Building from Medhuziyaaraiy Magu has been barricaded.
01:18
Police are maintaining security around Velaanaage Building.
Police vehicle near Velaanaage Building – Sun photo/ Yusuf Sofwan
01:04
Two police teams have left Velaanaage Building.
Police forensic team leave Velaanaage Building - Sun photo/ Hussain Hassan
00:53
The Criminal Court order warranting the search of M. Shuramanzil stated that the search was related to terrorism and efforts to destroy evidence.
00:43
Five MNDF officers and three police officers have left Velaanaage Building. They were not carrying anything.
MNDF officers arrive at Velaanaage Building - Sun photo/ Yusuf Sofwan
23:45
Police and MNDF officers are still present on the fourth floor of Velaanaage Building. The crowd that had gathered earlier, has now left the area.
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