Maldives Police begin revealing investigation details after trial

On the trials of major criminal cases, the police have started revealing details of the manner in which the investigations were conducted and what was highlighted in their investigations.

Police announced this at a press conference held on Thursday in the 119 kg drug case, which also marked the first of such conferences.

Police shared details of the investigation into the case, in which one of the three defendants was convicted last month, and the findings of the trial at the press conference that day.

Police also made a presentation on the investigation, with photos of the scenes.

Chief Superintendent Ahmed Shakir said the information was shared under a special instruction issued by the HomeLand and Technology Ministry on 27th last month.

He said the instructions were to share details with the people and the media after the court decides on major cases.

“I would also like to point out that Maldives Police Service will continue to follow this procedure in all such major cases decided by the courts in the future,” he said, noting that this is the first time the police service has been instructed to disclose case information.

The information will be shared, he said, at a special press conference held by the police after the judicial courts decide the case. After that:

The homeland ministry's directive comes at a time when the acquittal of many accused in major cases like drug and murder has become a common occurrence in the country. According to the police, there is enough evidence to prove the guilt of the survivors.