‘1,208 illegal guest workers deported in three weeks’

By JT - Nov 23,2015 - Last updated at Nov 23,2015

AMMAN — Labour Ministry cadres have deported 1,208 illegal guest workers of various nationalities between October 27 and November 17, according to a ministry statement released Monday.

The ministry said it apprehended 772 illegal guest workers in Amman, 228 in Zarqa and 208 in Irbid, who usually sit on sidewalks, and near major circles and bridges to wait for work offers. In the statement, the ministry urged the public not to deal with illegal guest workers and report them by calling: 0796580666, 0777580666 or the landline 080022208.

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