In Nicosia, 13 illegal migrants were apprehended
During a police operation in Nicosia, 13 individuals residing in Cyprus unlawfully were detained. Authorities are preparing for the deportation of those arrested.
In a police statement, it was mentioned that the operation took place in the Nicosia area early Thursday morning, from 6:30 to 8:00. The operation involved immigration service personnel and representatives from the department overseeing the "green line."
"The police discovered and arrested 13 foreign nationals staying in Cyprus without permission. After the apprehension, procedures for their immediate repatriation have been activated," the statement said.
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Born in 1984 in Russia, in the city of Yekaterinburg (Sverdlovsk region). Since 2023, he has been living in Northern Cyprus. Education: Ural State University (UrGU, now UrFU), Faculty of Journalism. Specialization – journalist (2007). Professional experience: From 2003 to 2023, he worked in…
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