At least 42 illegal immigrants including Bangladeshi nationals were arrested in Sharjah of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of a police campaign launched last week, reports Gulf News Monday.
The arrestees were from Bangladesh, Pakistan, India and Ethiopia.
The UAE police said those caught had either illegally entered the country or absconded from their sponsors.
However, the Bangladesh Consulate in Dubai could not confirm the number of the Bangladeshi nationals immediately.
“The police have recently started arresting illegal nationals. But there is no official declaration from the government about the campaign,” Consul General Abu Zafar told The Daily Star over phone.
The police alleged that the arrestees took part in illegal activities to earn money quickly, either by selling goods on the street, begging or gambling. They said the campaign would continue according to a security plan set by Sharjah Police.
Source: The Daily Star
