Agus Andrianto, minister of immigration and corrections, on August 5 inaugurated the Immigration Patrol Task Force in Bali’s provincial capital Denpasar, with the mission to “suppress illegal acts by foreigners”, as well as provide rapid response to immigration violations.
About 100 uniformed immigration authorities have been deployed, either on motorcycles or cars, in 10 tourist hot spots around Bali, namely the surfers’ paradise areas of Canggu and Seminyak, spiritual hub Ubud, and the seafood town of Jimbaran. The task force is equipped with body cams and safety vests.
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According to the immigration agency, the patrol is being carried out randomly, but periodically, until August 31, but may be extended if needed.
