Police arrest 14 in Nicosia over illegal employment

Police arrested 14 people in Nicosia on Sunday during an operation targeting illegal migration and employment, authorities said.

Officers from the Aliens and Immigration Unit carried out checks at two construction sites, a supermarket and a fast-food restaurant in Nicosia city and district.

All 14 people were arrested on suspicion of illegal employment, while four were also detained for allegedly staying illegally in the Republic of Cyprus.

Police said operations targeting illegal residence and employment are continuing daily.