Law enforcement in the Maldives

Service branches include; Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) The organization is headed by Ministry of Defense and Chief of Defence Force Major General Ibrahim Hilmy.

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 Homeland Security and Technology and Commissioner General of Customs Fathimath Dhiyana.

Today Customs operation is carried out across the country, including international airports and seaports.

Customs vision is mainly focused on border enforcement and facilitating legitimate trade and travels while reflecting international standards and best practices.