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71 people have been arrested who were found to be living in the country irregularly during inspections carried out in Gozo and Malta by the Police assisted by the Detention Services Agency.
The Police said that coordinated inspections were conducted in various localities, including Marsalforn, Xlendi and Victoria, as well as in Marsa in Malta.
Those detained hail from Nigeria, Liberia, Albania, Somalia, Nepal, Ghana, India, Syria, Ethiopia, Kenya, Gambia, Mali, Pakistan, Burkina Faso, Egypt, Guinea and the Ivory Coast.
They have been taken to a detention centre until their return process is completed.
The Police said that these inspections will continue with the aim of ensuring that persons living in the country have valid documents and the necessary permits.
Photo: Malta Police
