Nicosia, Cyprus. Nineteen people residing illegally in Cyprus were arrested during a coordinated police operation on Thursday, police said. Six have already returned to their countries of origin.
Operation and repatriations
The operation was carried out in Nicosia by immigration units and the Green Line surveillance sub-directorate.
Police said procedures are continuing to repatriate the remaining 13 people.
Cooperation with migration authorities
The campaign is being conducted in coordination with the Deputy Migration Ministry and is focused on increasing the number of returns.
