Police recovered stolen and lost items worth MVR 2.6 million in December

Maldives Police have reported recovering stolen and lost property worth an estimated MVR 2.6 million last month, according to operational data released by the Male' Police Command.

The recovered items include:

• 38 bicycles valued at MVR 1,840,000

• 18 mobile phones worth MVR 154,228

• 4 electronic devices worth MVR 19,730

• MVR 416,320.80 recovered from 40 money laundering cases

• MVR 243,467.22 recovered in 50 other cases

Police noted a rise in money laundering cases, with 40 incidents recorded in December, up from 32 in November. Recovery efforts also intensified, with 110 bicycles, 31 mobile phones, and 12 electronic devices retrieved last month, marking a significant increase from the previous month.

Authorities say gaps in existing laws continue to hinder enforcement in some areas. In response, police are expanding their street presence and introducing easier access to assistance, aiming to improve public safety and streamline recovery efforts.