Over 1,000 Individuals with Criminal Records Stopped by Hulhumalé Police in July
More than a thousand people with prior criminal records were stopped and questioned by police in Hulhumalé last month, according to newly released figures from local law enforcement. The statistics shed light on the scale of police activity and the number of repeat offenders in the growing residential and commercial hub.
The data, compiled by both the Hulhumalé Phase 1 and Phase 2 police stations, shows a combined effort to maintain public safety through extensive patrols and location checks.
Officers from the Phase 1 station carried out 21,458 checks across different locations in July, spending 657 hours on road patrol. During these operations, police stopped and questioned 1,249 individuals. Of those, 786 were found to have criminal records.
Meanwhile, the Phase 2 station conducted 8,030 location checks and spent over 470 hours patrolling the area. Officers stopped 389 people during the month, with 300 confirmed to have prior criminal histories.
Alongside the patrols, police recovered a range of stolen or lost property. From Phase 1 operations, officers seized two motorcycles, 11 mobile phones, five electronic devices, and MVR 1,925 in cash. Another 42 items, including ID cards and cash cards, were also retrieved.
The Phase 2 station reported even larger recoveries, including MVR 62,045 in cash and valuables estimated to be worth MVR 3,900. These items are believed to be linked to various ongoing investigations.
The high number of individuals with prior criminal records stopped in just one month points to ongoing concerns about repeat offenders in Hulhumalé. The island has seen rapid growth in population and infrastructure, which has brought both opportunities and challenges for law enforcement.
Police say regular patrols and spot checks are essential to prevent crime and recover stolen property. They also encourage residents to report suspicious activity promptly to help keep the community safe.