Germany deports 81 Afghans involved in various crimes.
The German Interior Minister says that all the deported Afghans were convicted under the law.
According to German media, the government sent 81 Afghans back to Afghanistan on a special flight from Leipzig airport.
The deported criminals included Afghans whose asylum applications had been rejected.
The German Interior Ministry said that the deported Afghans were considered a security threat.
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrand said that a strict policy is being implemented and such measures will continue in the future. He made it clear that there is no place for criminals in Germany and that we prioritize the security of our citizens.
According to a German media report, each deported person was also given 1,000 euros under a court decision.
