About 6,000 foreigners deported so far this year

The General Immigration Department yesterday said it has deported 6,000 foreign nationals from 26 different countries so far this year. GID director General Sok Phal said yesterday that some of the foreign nationals were illegally residing in Cambodia and others had committed crimes.

Gen Phal noted that since 2014, Cambodia has deported about 15,000 foreign nationals from 91 different countries. Lieutenant General Uk Heisela, a GID director in charge of the investigations department, said yesterday that figures show a decrease in foreigners residing illegally in the country.

“This is because we have continually cracked down on illegal migration,” Lt Gen Heisela said, noting that most of the 6,000 deported were from Vietnam, China, Nigeria and European Union countries. He added that the GID will continue to work with other law enforcement agencies in order to deport those who overstay their visas.

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