Twelve people have been arrested in Gozo over the past few days after authorities found that they were residing on the island without legal authorisation.
The arrests were carried out as part of a coordinated operation involving the Malta Police Force and other relevant authorities, including the Detention Services Agency.
Following the operation, the individuals were taken into custody as the authorities began the necessary procedures for their repatriation or deportation.
The operation forms part of immigration enforcement efforts in Gozo.
No further details have been provided regarding the individuals' nationalities, the precise locations of the arrests or the dates on which the operations took place.