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Bali has witnessed a significant rise in immigration violations by foreign nationals in recent years, driven largely by overtourism.

Bali has witnessed a significant rise in immigration violations by foreign nationals in recent years, driven largely by overtourism.

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BALI - Indonesia’s Immigration and Correctional Services Ministry has formed a special task force to monitor unruly tourists in Bali, amid growing reports of immigration violations and criminal activity involving foreigners on the popular holiday island.

The task force is made up of 100 immigration officials who will conduct regular and random patrols using motorcycles and cars.

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