32 Africans detained for staying illegally in B’luru

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: In a bid to track down on foreigners overstaying illegally in the city, Bengaluru police have detained 32 foreign nationals including 13 women, police said on Tuesday.
Sources from the police said that all the foreign nationals are from African countries, especially Nigeria.

On Monday, police conducted raids in several areas of the city including Kothanur, Bagalur, Amrutahalli, Sampigehalli, Yelahanka, Chikkajala and other places, to nab foreigners who are involved in cybercrimes, drug peddling and other illegal activities.
Police also said that the accused persons did not have valid documents and most of them claimed to be students. The police are verifying their claims and involvement in crimes. Police sources said that the raids will continue.
The police have initiated legal action against landlords who rented or leased out their residential houses to foreigners without proper documents and police verification.
The raids were conducted following the seizure of Rs 52 cr worth of heroin by the NCB after arresting a man from Nigeria who operated from New Delhi.