Cyprus Police Arrest 39 Illegal Immigrants in Nationwide Sweep

Police on Sunday detained 39 people living illegally across Cyprus during a countrywide operation. Twelve of the detainees have already been scheduled for deportation, while the remaining 27 are held in a shelter awaiting further processing. Authorities are coordinating with the deputy migration ministry to arrange repatriation to each individual’s country of origin. Since the beginning of the year, Cyprus police have deported or repatriated 6,460 people in similar raids, indicating a sustained effort to curb undocumented residency. The operation demonstrates the government’s active enforcement of immigration regulations and its partnership with migration officials to manage the flow of non‑citizens.