Several Expats Arrested Over Illegal Trade and Other Illicit Activities as Immigration Special Operation Gathers Steam

Maldives Immigration's special operation against illegal foreign nationals has intensified, with four expats detained at Velana International Airport on 3 July for using passports with fake stamps. Six more were arrested in raids on foreign-run shops in Malé, and five men and a woman were detained in a separate operation. Two markets have been raided twice, leading to the arrest of a leading figure in illegal trade. In total, 70 foreign nationals have been arrested. Minister of Homeland Security Ali Ihusaan assured that efforts will continue until a solution is found.

Maldives Immigration's special operation against illegal foreign nationals has intensified, with four expats detained at Velana International Airport on 3 July for using passports with fake stamps. Six more were arrested in raids on foreign-run shops in Malé, and five men and a woman were detained in a separate operation. Two markets have been raided twice, leading to the arrest of a leading figure in illegal trade. In total, 70 foreign nationals have been arrested. Minister of Homeland Security Ali Ihusaan assured that efforts will continue until a solution is found.

Maldives Immigration's special operation against illegal foreign nationals has intensified, with four expats detained at Velana International Airport on 3 July for using passports with fake stamps. Six more were arrested in raids on foreign-run shops in Malé, and five men and a woman were detained in a separate operation. Two markets have been raided twice, leading to the arrest of a leading figure in illegal trade. In total, 70 foreign nationals have been arrested. Minister of Homeland Security Ali Ihusaan assured that efforts will continue until a solution is found.

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