15 expats detained for food preparation in unsanitary conditions

Photos released by Immigration showed large pots and buckets of curry on a table, plastic bags filled with rice, and a stove and oven for cooking large quantities of food.

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Sink used to wash and clean dishes at the location searched by Immigration -- Photo: Immigration

Malika Shahid

2024-08-26 14:06:25

An additional location in Malé has been searched, leading to authorities detaining 15 expatriates involved in the preparation of food items in unsanitary conditions.

Maldives Immigration shared on social media platform X that their task force had received information about an illegal business violating health and safety standards. The raid was conducted at a residence in Henveiru ward.

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