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Large-Scale Police Operation in Limassol: 21 Arrests for Illegal Stay

Published January 25, 2026, 15:11
Large-Scale Police Operation in Limassol: 21 Arrests for Illegal Stay

The Limassol Police conducted a large-scale operation to identify third-country nationals residing illegally in Cyprus. During the operation, which lasted from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., 21 individuals were arrested. The detainees, who are third-country nationals, will be subject to immediate repatriation procedures, in cooperation with the relevant authorities. Members of the Alien and Immigration Service (YAM) and the Green Line Monitoring and Migration Flow Control Sub-Directorate participated in the operation. The operation is part of the Police's efforts to combat illegal immigration and protect the borders of Cyprus.