Collaborative work between the Malta Police Force and Detention Services Officials which followed days of investigations resulted in the arrest of 36 persons on Saturday morning living irregularly in Malta.
35 of the aforementioned were of Syrian nationality whereas one was of Gambian nationality.
Inspections were focused in Ħamrun, Santa Venera and Imsida and form part of a series of inspections with the aim of ensuring that persons living in Malta have the valid documents and permits required.
The persons are being held at the detention centre and will be held there until they are repatriated.
The Police corps are continuing their inspections in the communities in similar efforts.
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