Police arrest 32 people living irregularly in Malta
Two people had been begging for money in Gżira, prompting police action that led to the arrests
8 April 2026, 9:09am
Nicole Meilak
Nicole Meilak
Photo: Malta Police Force
Police have arrested 32 people who were found to be living in the country illegally.
The arrests took place after police received reports of people begging for money in Gżira.
All 32 people are being kept at a detention centre and will be repatriated.
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