48 arrested in Larnaca operation targeting illegal residence
Police arrested 48 third-country nationals in Larnaca district for residing illegally in the Republic of Cyprus.
Larnaca, Cyprus. A total of 48 third-country nationals were arrested during an operation by the Aliens and Immigration Unit targeting people residing illegally in the Republic of Cyprus.
Fourteen have been deported and repatriated, while 34 others were transferred to a temporary accommodation facility pending repatriation procedures.
Operation and repatriation
The operation was carried out as part of the unit’s ongoing efforts to identify and arrest people staying illegally in the country.
Police said all 48 people arrested were found to be residing illegally in the Republic.
In cooperation with the Deputy Ministry of Migration and International Cooperation, procedures are expected to begin for the repatriation of the remaining 34 people to their countries of origin.
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