Mozambique. More than 25 thousand detained for border violation

Recent reports indicate that approximately 95% of arrests made by the Mozambican police in the last five weeks were due to border violations, totaling 25,117 cases. The Police of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM) recorded a significant number of detentions for immigration offenses, with an average of about 5,308 arrests per week. The Minister of Interior emphasized the need for a more efficient migration management system, aiming to balance public interest with security. He called for stronger internal controls within the National Migration Service (Senami) and highlighted the importance of modernizing procedures to combat fraudulent activities. The PRM conducted these operations in collaboration with the National Criminal Investigation Service (Sernic), maintaining that the overall security situation remains calm and controlled.