42 migrants arrested in targeted immigration operations
Police said 42 migrants were arrested on Wednesday, while nine people were repatriated in a separate joint operation with Frontex on Monday.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Some 42 migrants without legal status were arrested during targeted operations by the aliens and immigration service on Wednesday.
Repatriation procedures
Police said procedures to repatriate those arrested to their countries of origin are expected to be initiated in cooperation with the deputy ministry of migration.
Joint operation with Frontex
Nine people were repatriated on Monday in a separate joint operation with Frontex.
According to police, a total of 7,239 people have been repatriated to their countries of origin since the beginning of 2026.
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