Cypriot authorities have deported 195 foreign nationals between March 1 and today as part of the government’s strategy to tackle crime and illegal residence in the country.
According to a press release from the Ministry of Justice and Public Order, the ministry, Cyprus Police and the Deputy Ministry of Migration and International Protection are continuing their cooperation at an intensive pace through joint planning and ongoing operational action.
The statement said that from March 1 to today, the competent services carried out 195 deportations of foreign nationals. These included people who had been held in police detention cells, the Central Prisons and the Limnes pre-removal detention centre.
During the same period, authorities also recorded 729 voluntary departures and 204 arrests in cases involving illegal residence and illegal employment.
At the same time, 256 irregular arrivals were also recorded.
For the period from January 1 to today, the overall figures stand at 535 deportations, 2,052 voluntary departures, 578 arrests and 529 irregular arrivals.
The ministry said the figures show that the joint effort by the competent authorities is producing results, both in terms of enforcement and the overall management of migration flows.
Operations will continue at the same intensity, with the aim of safeguarding public order and safety and strengthening the public’s sense of security, the Ministry of Justice said.
Source: CNA