Forty foreign nationals have been arrested for defaulting immigration laws during the festive season in the northern region
According to Francis Chitambuli, spokesperson for the Immigration Department in the North, the arrests follows the mounting of adhoc roadblocks and illegal migrants tracking missions the department conducted in the region.
Speaking to MIJ Online, Chitambuli said sixteen foreigners comprising of eight Indians- seven Tanzanian nationals and one Pakistani were arrested in Mzuzu city while the other twenty two were arrested in Karonga.
He said two Egyptians have been deported through Kamuzu Kamuzu International Airport while two other Indians have been charged with crimes relating to illegal entry and Contravening of immigration permit contrary to section 21(1) and 37(d) respectively.
