The US Homeland Security Investigations has launched a training program for Maldives police, customs and immigration officers.

The two-day training started on April 6 with 12 customs officers, 12 immigration officers and 11 police officers.

The training will provide Maldivian law enforcement officers with the skills and information needed for operations.

The United States is currently one of the strictest countries in the world in dealing with foreign nationals.

The administration of President Donald Trump is deporting thousands of illegal immigrants to prisons in other countries.