The body of a dead adult male was discovered today in the seas close to Velassaru Resort.
Velassaru Resort is located in Kaafu Atoll, close to capital Male' City.
A Police Media Official confirmed that reports of the discovery was received at 9:11hrs today.
They further confirmed that the body has been identified as that of a 35 year old Maldivian man who was employed at a local resort.
No further details have been released so far, as the investigation is ongoing.