New Delhi: Intensifying action against immigrants living illegally in the city, Delhi Police has apprehended 132 foreign nationals involved in various crimes. Sources revealed that Delhi Police has arrested 78 foreign nationals in 2021 and 152 in 2022. The number of arrests in 2023 and 2024 stood at 94 and 112, respectively. As of May 20 this year, police already apprehended 132 foreign nationals.Police said that to evade detection, these individuals often change addresses and reside in unauthorised colonies, making it difficult for authorities to track them. Lookout notices are issued against such foreign nationals.In one recent incident, a 30-year-old Chinese national was arrested in early May for his role in an organised in-flight theft ring. He, along with his group, adopted a tactic involving booking long transit flights to take advantage of tired or sleeping passengers, targeting their valuables such as cash, electronics, and credit cards. They strategically seated themselves at different areas to avoid drawing attention, operating primarily on high-traffic international routes, where passengers were more likely to be fatigued and less alert.According to police, regular monitoring of foreign nationals is a key part of their enforcement efforts. Officers carry out door-to-door verification drives to identify individuals who may be overstaying or residing without proper documentation. In addition to these checks, police also engage in awareness campaigns aimed at educating landlords about the importance of verifying the identity and legal status of their tenants, particularly when renting to foreign nationals.Police are also conducting deportation drives against illegal immigrants. They are conducting a verification process and gathering essential data from individuals suspected of overstaying. This information is meticulously recorded and subsequently forwarded to the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) for thorough verification, ensuring the accuracy and legitimacy of the data collected.
