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30 Individuals Arrested for Illegal Immigration

Published February 25, 2026, 09:11
30 Individuals Arrested for Illegal Immigration

The Aliens and Immigration Service, in collaboration with the Green Line and Migration Flow Monitoring Sub-Directorate, conducted coordinated operations in the provinces of Nicosia and Famagusta. During the operations, a total of 30 foreign nationals from third countries were identified and arrested for residing illegally in the Republic of Cyprus. 17 individuals were arrested in Nicosia, while 13 were arrested in Famagusta. All those arrested were transferred to the Menoyia Detention Center (CHAKAM) for the necessary procedures for their repatriation to their countries of origin. These operations are part of the government's efforts to combat illegal immigration.