Maldives Police Service (MPS) has raided three houses in Naifaru, Lhaviyani Atoll under a terrorism operation.
According to MPS, households of 3 individuals were raided under a court warrant for further investigation of a case submitted to the service. The law enforcement authority said some phones and electronic equipment were confiscated, during the raid. However, MPS revealed no arrests have been made, although further investigations are ongoing.
National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) has advised to be cautious about extremists living in Maldives. NCTC also asked the public to share information about such individuals.
NCTC further urged the support from the public in the efforts to combat extremism and terrorism in Maldives. NCTC asked the public to be extra cautious, noting such individuals work tirelessly day and night to promote extremist ideologies via social media platforms.