The Maldives Police Service is searching for three individuals who are required to appear before the Criminal Court under custody after failing to attend hearings in ongoing cases.

In a statement issued today, police confirmed that the search was initiated following a court order to detain and present these individuals, who had previously failed to respond to court summons.

Mohamed Hassaan (31) and Ahmed Shairaf Abdul Raheem (30) are linked to cases involving the unlawful exercise of control over another person's property. Hassaan is scheduled to appear in court on April 9 at 10:30 a.m., while Shairaf is due at 1 p.m. on the same day.

Assad Ali (31) is wanted in connection with a cannabis trafficking case and is required to appear in court on April 16 at 9 a.m.

Police have requested anyone with information on the whereabouts of these individuals to contact the Police Custodial number at 9991442.