The Maldives Police Service has recovered a total of MVR 619,048 in connection with reported theft and robbery cases in Malé and Hulhumalé during April.

According to police statistics, MVR 283,710 was recovered in Hulhumalé between April 1 and 14, including MVR 181,910 by Phase I police and MVR 101,800 by Phase II teams.

In Malé, a further MVR 335,338 was recovered between April 15 and 21, with MVR 173,800 recovered by Galolhu police, MVR 95,894 by Henveiru police, and MVR 65,644 by Maafannu police.

Police noted that the total includes both cash and the estimated value of items recovered, adding that theft and robbery remain among the most frequently reported cases, with efforts ongoing to recover stolen property.