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Saturday 20 Apr 2024
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Investigative findings establish the fire started in the garage.
Inspector of Police Mohamed Samih, Head of Homicide Investigation
They were planning to carry out a mass casualty terror attack using explosives in Maldives.
Uswath Ahmed, Inspector of Police
Police urges public to report information regarding terror threats.
Police found evidence in searches of properties.
Uswath Ahmed, Inspector of Police
All 14 suspects arrested in the counter-terror operation are from Addu. Nine of them have prior arrest records for terrorism.
Uswath Ahmed, Inspector of Police
In the counter-terror op launched in response to the intel, the police 10 Maldivian males from Addu and searched 11 properties. The police also arrested two more Maldivian males from Male’ City and searched four properties, and arrested two more Maldivian males from K. Guraidhoo.
Police state they have received intel of a plot by IS-sympathizers in Addu City to carry out an act of terrorism in Maldives.
Bodies of three Indians sent to India, to be handed over to their families.
A fire at the garage based at M. Nirufehi was reported to the Police on May 5, 2022.
Investigations show that the garage at M. Nirufehi was in operation in violations of the respective regulations.
Head of Death and Homicide Investigation Unit, Inspector of Police Mohamed Samih
Investigations so far show that the owner of the garage at M. Nirufehi had a business registered under the name ASM garage, to which operation has been permitted at Hulhumale'.
Head of Death and Homicide Investigation Unit, Inspector of Police Mohamed Samih
One passed away whilst being treated. An additional person is still being treated at IGMH.
Head of Death and Homicide Investigation Unit, Inspector of Police Mohamed Samih
26 people were residing in M. Nirufehi at the onset of the fire. Many managed to get out from the building at that time.
Head of Death and Homicide Investigation Unit, Inspector of Police Mohamed Samih