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Limassol: 21 Arrests in Police Operation Targeting Illegal Stay

Published January 25, 2026, 14:08
Limassol: 21 Arrests in Police Operation Targeting Illegal Stay

The Limassol Police conducted a large-scale operation to combat illegal immigration in Cyprus. During the operation, which lasted from 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM, 21 individuals, nationals of third countries, were arrested after being found to be staying in the country illegally. Police are proceeding with their immediate repatriation in cooperation with relevant authorities. Members of the Alien and Immigration Service, as well as the Green Line Monitoring and Migration Management Sub-Directorate, participated in the operation. These checks are part of the ongoing efforts of the Police to identify and address illegal immigration in Cyprus.