Police in Almaty have deported 40 citizens of Uzbekistan for violating Kazakhstan’s migration laws.

According to the Almaty Police Department, the individuals breached the rules governing foreign nationals’ stay in the country. As a result, they were expelled from Kazakhstan in line with national legislation, The Caspian Post reports via Kazakh media.

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“Within the framework of migration law enforcement, 40 citizens of Uzbekistan who violated the rules of stay in the city of Almaty were deported outside the country,” the police statement said.

The group was transported by a scheduled bus to the state border between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. Officials emphasized that the process was carried out in full compliance with safety regulations.

Erkin Amantayev, head of the Migration Service Department of the Almaty Police, stated that authorities maintain strict oversight of migration compliance and the legality of foreign citizens’ residence in the city.

“Our task is to ensure law and order, the safety of residents, and compliance with legislation by everyone staying in Kazakhstan,” he stressed.

Officials added that the deportations were conducted in strict accordance with current laws, with proper documentation completed for each individual and monitored transportation to the border.