Three people detained for lack of residence permit

As part of a large-scale operation conducted on August 27, 2025, law enforcement authorities identified three individuals residing in the country without legal status. According to an official police press release, after widespread inspections and raids, these individuals were detained and the appropriate legal procedures were initiated against them.
It is reported that after the detention, administrative proceedings were launched against the individuals. However, details about their nationality, connections with local structures, or possible motives for staying in the country have not been disclosed. The official press release also emphasizes that the investigation is ongoing and that the police do not intend to slow down the pace of inspections across the country.
The authorities stated that active migration control measures will continue. The goals of such raids are to prevent illegal residence and ensure public safety. These operations are becoming increasingly important, especially in light of growing debates about migration policy and the need for strict regulation of foreign citizens’ status.
Meanwhile, this case is not an isolated one. Similar detentions have been recorded previously. For example, on August 16, 2025, similar actions by the authorities led to the detention of three individuals for illegal residence. Earlier, in May and July of the same year, similar cases also took place, demonstrating the consistency of such law enforcement measures.
You may also be interested in:
- The first Preventive Mental Health Care Center has opened in Famagusta in Northern Cyprus
- Study: sleeping in on weekends reduces the risk of depression among young people
- Dangerous mountain road in Northern Cyprus: Pınarbaşı residents complain about the damaged Pınarbaşı–Dağyolu (Fota) section
- Lefkoşa Municipality to continue public health programs in 2026
- Leader of the Republican Turkish Party calls for preventive security measures after shooting at a gallery in Northern Cyprus

