Dar es Salaam, April 27 -- DODOMA: The Immigration Department has a pprehended 7,069 foreign nationals from various countries during a special nationwide operation conducted over a fourmonth period, from January to April this year.

This was announced by the Departments Chief Spokesperson, SSI Paul Mselle, in a public statement released yesterday.

The operation targeted foreign nationals residing in the country without valid permits, or those engaging in employment or business activities in violation of their visa conditions.

According to the statement, a range of legal measures have been implemented to those arrested including 1,008 individuals who were prosecuted in court, 703 received prison sentences, 257 successfully regularised th...