Maldives Immigration and the Maldives Police Service (MPS) conducted additional raids on businesses suspected to be owned and operated by migrant workers in Hulhumalé on Thursday. The crackdown resulted in the arrest of several migrant workers, according to Maldives Immigration.
On Thursday, authorities raided a vehicle garage and a food packaging and delivery operation in Hulhumalé. The food packaging work took place on the upstairs floor above the garage, according to the agency. The raids were prompted by tips received through the new portal ‘Immigration Watch,’ which encourages the public to report illegal activities involving migrant workers.
During the operation, immigration officers apprehended eight workers from the food delivery outlet and three from the garage. Authorities apprehended over 100 migrant workers in various raids over the past week alone.