On December 23, the Maldives National Defence Force intercepted a dinghy with three Somali nationals approximately 10 nautical miles northwest of Fuvahmulah. The Coast Guard escorted the vessel to the harbour, where the individuals were handed over to the Maldives Police Service for further investigation, with their intent and destination still unclear. The incident adds to previous cases involving Somali nationals in the region, with authorities continuing to investigate the circumstances.