CP: New buildings to expand rehab will be done this year

Commissioner of Prisons Ahmed Mohamed Fulhu states that the construction of new buildings in Maafushi Prison and Asseyri Prison to expand the drug rehab program will be complete before the end of this year.

He made the remark while speaking at the ceremony in Maafushi Prison to mark the closing of the first prison-based drug rehab program by Maldives Correctional Service (MCS).

Speaking at the ceremony, Ahmed said construction of new buildings was in progress in Maafushi Prison and Asseyri Prison in order to expand the rehab program to include more inmates.

Ahmed said the buildings were expected to be complete and operational before the end of this year.

He thanked President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and Vice President Faisal Naseem for their support to design and conduct MCS’ first prison-based drug rehab program. He also thanked Health Minister Ahmed Naseem and the National Drug Agency for their contribution.

MCS launched the drug rehabilitation program in February 2022 to provide detoxification and substance abuse treatment, training, and vocational education to drug offenders.

During Tuesday’s ceremony, 32 inmates who completed the program were presented with certificates.