Law enforcement in the Maldives


There are a handful of law enforcement establishments in the Maldives.

Police

Maldives Police Service
The organization is headed by Ministry of Home Affairs, commissioner of Police and Deputy commissioner. Service branches include;
Maldives National Defence Force
The organization is headed by Ministry of Defense and Chief of Defence Force Major General Abdulla Shamaal. Service branches include;
Maldives Customs Service
Maldives Customs Service is a law enforcement organization established under the Maldives Customs Act. Though the Act came into force in 2011, history of Customs can be traced back to 1890, marking it as the oldest organization in the Maldives.
The Organization is headed by Ministry of Defense and Commissioner General of Customs.
Today Customs operation is carried out across the country, including international airports and seaports. There are 3 designated international seaports and 3 international airports, major ones established in the Central Region.
Customs vision is mainly focused on border enforcement and facilitating legitimate trade and travels while reflecting international standards and best practices.

Immigration

Maldives Immigration
The organization is headed by Ministry of Defense and Controller General of Immigration. Service branches include;
Maldives Correctional Service
The organization is headed by Ministry of Home Affairs and Commissioner of Prisons. Service branches include;