24 people arrested in Marsa immigration checks

All persons are waiting to be repatriated to their countries of origin in Asia and Africa or to another country in which they have the right to stay

11 September 2026, 8:32am
by Eva Brannon

Inspections took place in Marsa after police received a number of reports (Photo: Police)

Police arrested 24 persons found to be living Malta illegally during Friday morning inspections around Marsa.

The inspection was triggered after police received a number of reports over the last few days.

Consequently, together with the Detention Services, police underwent searches which found 24 people illegally working and living in Malta.

All 24 are waiting to be repatriated to their countries of origin in Asia and Africa or to another country in which they have the right to stay.

Eva Brannon is a staff reporter at MaltaToday