According to the Main Directorate of the Russian Interior Ministry for the Chelyabinsk Region, large-scale raids to monitor compliance with migration laws have concluded in the region. Over the course of the two-day operation, law enforcement agencies recorded 31 criminal offenses and 317 administrative violations.
Inspections were primarily conducted at construction sites, markets, greenhouses, as well as dormitories and hotels. In addition to police officers, representatives of the Federal Security Service, the Investigative Committee, and the National Guard participated in the raids.
Following the identified violations, 13 criminal cases were initiated. Furthermore, 100 administrative protocols were drawn up against employers who illegally hired foreign citizens.
By court order, a decision was made to deport 48 foreign nationals from Russia. At present, 8 individuals have already left the country, while 93 offenders are awaiting the execution of the decision in a temporary detention center. Additionally, 89 foreign citizens have been banned from entering the Russian Federation.
These preventive measures are aimed at identifying illegal migration channels and ensuring that foreign nationals comply with the rules for staying and working in the country. It was reported that such inspections will continue to be conducted in the region on a regular basis.
