India, Dec. 9 -- The Delhi Police have sent 130 foreign nationals for deportation after a month-long crackdown in Dwarka targeting illegal stays and drug trafficking, senior officials said on Monday. Most of those detained were from Nigeria, followed by the Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Ghana and several other African nations.
Police said these individuals were staying without valid visas, and many were linked to drug networks active in the district.
"This action was necessary. "Illegal migrants put pressure on local resources, and some of them are involved in drug trafficking," said DCP Dwarka Ankit Singh. He added that police teams were told to act strictly and ensure that offenders do not slip away.
The operation was carried out through Nove...