Cyprus Detains 24 Illegal Immigrants in Latest Raid
Over the weekend, Cyprus carried out another round of raids targeting illegal immigration, leading to the detention of over 20 individuals. The Republic of Cyprus' police have continued their efforts to identify and apprehend third-country nationals residing in the country without legal permission. The most recent operation took place on Sunday, covering all provinces.
In total, 24 individuals were arrested during the operation for staying illegally in Cyprus. Three of those detained have already been deported and returned to their home countries. The others remain in custody as authorities have started the process of repatriation.
The police are continuing their focus on increasing the repatriation of illegal immigrants in coordination with other relevant agencies.
Author
Born in 1984 in Russia, in the city of Yekaterinburg (Sverdlovsk region). Since 2023, he has been living in Northern Cyprus. Education: Ural State University (UrGU, now UrFU), Faculty of Journalism. Specialization – journalist (2007). Professional experience: From 2003 to 2023, he worked in…
You may also be interested in:
- Doctors warn: a wave of seasonal viral infections is rising in Cyprus
- “People don’t even know what grows beneath their feet”: a couple in Cyprus creates perfumes from the island’s wild flora
- Cyprus rents hit record highs: three-bedroom homes up by hundreds of euros in a year
- Cyprus opens a network of visa centers in Russia, Belarus, and Uzbekistan
- Cyprus Police: you may cross a red light to let an ambulance pass — there will be no fine
