Police Discover 506 Foreign Nationals Staying Illegally in Navi Mumbai in Past Year

GG News Bureau
Mumbai, 3rd Feb. In the past year, the Navi Mumbai police have uncovered 506 foreign nationals who were residing illegally within their jurisdiction, with 411 of them being Nigerians, according to a senior official.

These individuals had either entered India without proper documentation or had overstayed their visas, the official stated.

The police encountered these individuals during raids and searches conducted as part of their efforts to combat drug trafficking in the area, explained Navi Mumbai police chief Milind Bharambe. Many of the 411 Nigerians were found to be involved in drug-related offenses, he added.

The police have also taken action against landlords who provided shelter to “illegal foreigners” in their properties.

A total of 483 foreigners, identified as staying illegally in Navi Mumbai, have been served notices to leave the country, the official reported.