Fuvahmulaku City, Maldives – A dinghy carrying three suspected Somali nationals has been intercepted by the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) Coast Guard approximately 10 miles northwest of Fuvahmulaku City.
According to the MNDF, the vessel, identified as a “skiff” typically used by Somali nationals, was intercepted by the Harbor Patrol of the Southern Area Command’s Coast Guard Fourth Squadron.
The MNDF Coast Guard is currently escorting the dinghy to the Fuvahmulaku City harbor, where the individuals will be handed over to the Maldives Police Service for further investigation.
Police Media has confirmed that law enforcement is actively addressing the situation. The suspected Somali nationals, who were reportedly adrift at sea, have been brought to Fuvahmulaku and are now under the care of local authorities.
Both the MNDF and Maldives Police Service are conducting inquiries to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. Authorities have assured the public that additional information will be shared as the investigation progresses.
This interception highlights the vigilance of Maldivian security forces in safeguarding the nation’s waters and responding promptly to potential maritime incidents.
