Crime branch conducts verification of scrapyards and workers

Panaji: Crime branch of Goa police on Thursday conducted a state-wide verification drive at scrapyards as part of preventive policing and internal security measures. The drive was aimed at verifying workers and identifying any illegal immigrants or people staying or working without valid documents.SP crime branch Rahul Gupta said that nine teams of crime branch were deployed simultaneously across the state. During the drive, police teams checked 48 scrapyards in different areas including Mapusa, Colvale, Porvorim, Betim, Margao, Davorlim, Dicarpale, Zuarinagar, Cortalim and other locations.The operation began at around 11am and continued across multiple locations. Police teams verified identity documents and particulars of workers present at these establishments.A total of 172 people were verified during the drive. Owners and managers of scrapyards were also instructed to maintain proper records of workers, verify identity documents before employment, and immediately report any suspicious person or activity to police.