Local from Madaveli arrested for violating travel restrictions

An individual who traveled from G.Dh. Madaveli to B. Dhonfanu without obtaining the necessary permits and authorization has been arrested.

Police said that the individual violated the monitoring mechanisms placed on Madaveli due to COVID-19. The island was placed under monitoring after a local transmission was identified in the adjoining island of G. Dh. Hoadedhdhoo.

A 29-year old local male was arrested due to the incident. 

Police have previously arrested individuals for such violations of monitoring orders.