Sierra Leone has unveiled a fleet of vehicles and motorbikes to strengthen enforcement of its unified residence and work permit system, as authorities intensify compliance measures following the end of a grace period.
The government deployed 17 vehicles and 20 motorbikes to support nationwide operations led by the Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Immigration Department and private partner Constrat Systems.
The unveiling ceremony, held at the Youyi Building in Freetown, marks a key step in the operational rollout of the digital permit system, which became fully active earlier this year.
Labour Minister Mohamed Rahman Swaray said the initiative reflects efforts to build more responsive and transparent institutional systems aligned with national development priorities.
Officials said the additional logistics will improve mobility for enforcement teams, strengthen inter-agency coordination and enable more effective monitoring of compliance across the country.
Chief Immigration Officer Moses Tiffa Baio described the move as a milestone in modernizing migration management, noting that integrating digital systems with field enforcement would enhance accountability and security oversight.
Authorities have warned that, effective April 1, all non-citizens must possess valid residence and work permits or face penalties under the law, with fines of up to $5,000 for violations.
The unified permit system, integrated with national identification infrastructure, is part of broader efforts to improve transparency, reduce fraud and strengthen labour market regulation in Sierra Leone.
