Moscow police say 338 foreign nationals face expulsion after migration raid

Moscow police said 338 foreign nationals were subject to expulsion from Russia following a migration raid in the north of the capital, Interfax reported.

Officers drew up 1406 violation reports. Decisions barring entry to Russia were issued in relation to 842 people.

The checks covered public spaces, streets, hostels, hotels and residential buildings, according to the agency’s full report.

Police said 13 criminal cases concerned illegal border crossing and forged documents. Another 22 cases involved other offences.

Officers also identified three foreign nationals wanted under interstate search arrangements during the operation.