Prison in Paradise | Maafushi Central Prison, Maldives | Short Documentary

The Maldives – THE ultimate holiday paradise in the Indian Ocean attracts more than 2 million visitors from all over the world – every year! But not on every island there is a party going on…Those caught by the police – inhabitants and tourists alike – end up in Maafushi Central Prison, located on Maafushi Island, about 30 km away from the main island of Male.

Maafushi Central Prison is a high-security prison covering an area the size of ten football pitches. Surrounded by six-meter-high walls, and the sea, the facility houses up to 800 criminals under the strictest security measures. All-round surveillance by a myriad of cameras, strict rules and daily searches are the key components in the success of this prison in the middle of a vacation paradise.

The prison comprises a total of nine different units: The largest of these – Unit 9 - a star-shaped building, houses prisoners with a higher security level. Units 5 through 8, which surround it, are for inmates with lower security levels – and those soon to be released. The women’s wing is located on the other side of the prison. A workshop area is also available, where inmates with good behaviour may be allowed to work.

Also for the guards, there are strict rules. Senior guard Hassan Mohammed, who – like many of his colleagues – also lives on the island of Maafushi, just one wall away from the prisoners. The guards don’t carry weapons, only handcuffs – a de-escalation measure. Nevertheless, guard Hassans Job is to keep the inmates under control…

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