34 arrested in Larnaca operation targeting illegal and undeclared work at construction site

Larnaca, Cyprus. Thirty-four people were arrested on Wednesday during an operation targeting illegal and undeclared work at a construction site in Larnaca, police said. Two of those arrested were also taken into custody on suspicion of residing illegally in Cyprus.

Inspection operation

The operation was carried out by members of the immigration and migration service in cooperation with labour inspectors from the ministry of labour and social insurance.

Arrests and findings

According to police, the inspection was part of ongoing efforts to combat illegal and undeclared employment. A total of 34 people of various nationalities were found working at the site and were arrested on suspicion of illegal employment.

Employers fined

Investigations showed that the individuals were employed by eight people, who were issued with out-of-court fines for undeclared employment.

Ongoing investigation

The Oroklini police station is continuing investigations.