More Migrant Workers Apprehended in Raids on Suspected Businesses

Maldives Immigration and the Maldives Police Service conducted raids on businesses suspected to be owned and operated by migrant workers in Hulhumalé on Thursday. The operations targeted a vehicle garage and a food packaging and delivery operation, resulting in the arrest of 11 migrant workers (eight from the food outlet and three from the garage). The raids were prompted by tips received through the new 'Immigration Watch' portal. Over the past week, authorities have apprehended more than 100 migrant workers in various crackdowns.

Maldives Immigration and the Maldives Police Service conducted raids on businesses suspected to be owned and operated by migrant workers in Hulhumalé on Thursday. The operations targeted a vehicle garage and a food packaging and delivery operation, resulting in the arrest of 11 migrant workers (eight from the food outlet and three from the garage). The raids were prompted by tips received through the new 'Immigration Watch' portal. Over the past week, authorities have apprehended more than 100 migrant workers in various crackdowns.

Maldives Immigration and the Maldives Police Service conducted raids on businesses suspected to be owned and operated by migrant workers in Hulhumalé on Thursday. The operations targeted a vehicle garage and a food packaging and delivery operation, resulting in the arrest of 11 migrant workers (eight from the food outlet and three from the garage). The raids were prompted by tips received through the new 'Immigration Watch' portal. Over the past week, authorities have apprehended more than 100 migrant workers in various crackdowns.

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