Police Apprehend 50 Undocumented Migrants in Operation Kurangi

The Maldives Police Service detained 50 undocumented migrant workers in a special operation in Malé as part of 'Operation Kurangi,' launched by the Homeland Security Ministry to combat illegal immigration. The operation, initiated in May, targeted the local market area. Homeland Security Minister Ali Ihusaan emphasized the national security threat. Biometric data is being collected. The operation has two phases and is expected to conclude within three years. Immigration Controller Mohamed Shamaan Waheed said the detainees will be deported. Some detainees were engaged in illegal business activities, leading to closure of vendor lots in produce markets.

The Maldives Police Service detained 50 undocumented migrant workers in a special operation in Malé as part of 'Operation Kurangi,' launched by the Homeland Security Ministry to combat illegal immigration. The operation, initiated in May, targeted the local market area. Homeland Security Minister Ali Ihusaan emphasized the national security threat. Biometric data is being collected. The operation has two phases and is expected to conclude within three years. Immigration Controller Mohamed Shamaan Waheed said the detainees will be deported. Some detainees were engaged in illegal business activities, leading to closure of vendor lots in produce markets.

The Maldives Police Service detained 50 undocumented migrant workers in a special operation in Malé as part of 'Operation Kurangi,' launched by the Homeland Security Ministry to combat illegal immigration. The operation, initiated in May, targeted the local market area. Homeland Security Minister Ali Ihusaan emphasized the national security threat. Biometric data is being collected. The operation has two phases and is expected to conclude within three years. Immigration Controller Mohamed Shamaan Waheed said the detainees will be deported. Some detainees were engaged in illegal business activities, leading to closure of vendor lots in produce markets.

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