Cyprus Times

Crackdown on Crime: 30 Foreign Nationals Arrested and Deportation Ordered

Published January 18, 2026, 09:09
Crackdown on Crime: 30 Foreign Nationals Arrested and Deportation Ordered

Following a series of criminal incidents in Cyprus, the government and the Ministry of Justice are taking measures to restore public safety. Minister of Justice Kostas Fytiris announced a nationwide police operation to arrest illegal foreign nationals, resulting in the arrest of over 30 individuals and the initiation of immediate deportation procedures. Fytiris emphasized the need to combat organized crime and support the police with new legislative tools. He also called on citizens to cooperate with the police by providing information about criminal activities.