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title: "Police Arrest 19 Irregular Immigrants in Overnight Operations"
date: 2026-06-11T13:54:19.277+00:00
updated: 2026-06-12T05:03:54.474+00:00
topics: ["Crime", "National"]
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source: Fil-Qosor
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# Police Arrest 19 Irregular Immigrants in Overnight Operations

## In brief

- Police conducted overnight enforcement operations targeting irregular immigration.
- A total of 19 irregular immigrants were arrested during these inspections.
- The operations involved further inspections by authorities.

Police authorities carried out overnight enforcement operations, resulting in the arrest of 19 irregular immigrants. The operations were part of ongoing efforts to address irregular immigration in Malta.

The Malta Independent reported that these operations took place during the night, with law enforcement personnel conducting inspections across various locations.

ONE News also confirmed the arrests, stating that another 19 irregular immigrants were apprehended following further inspections. The individuals were taken into custody as part of the enforcement drive.

Details regarding the specific locations of the operations or the nationalities of those arrested were not immediately released by the authorities.

The Malta Police Force has carried out a second series of immigration arrests within 48 hours, targeting 19 individuals identified as irregular migrants. These operations, which took place overnight, focused on heavily urbanised residential areas.

The police announcement was accompanied by carefully staged photographs, similar to those released during previous operations.

## The Spin Room

**Low media divide.** Newsbook reported the latest police operations factually.

## Updates

- **2026-06-11:** Updated with details on a second series of immigration arrests within 48 hours, including the nature and location of the raids.
- **2026-06-12:** Updated with reporting from Lovin Malta and Times of Malta, confirming the arrests took place in Ħamrun, Qormi, and St Paul's Bay.

## Sources (5)

- [Lovin Malta](https://lovinmalta.com/news/local/19-irregular-migrants-arrested-during-overnight-police-inspections/)
- [ONE News](https://one.com.mt/19-il-immigrant-irregolari-ohra-jigu-arrestati-wara-izjed-spezzjonijiet/)
- [The Malta Independent](https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2026-06-11/local-news/Police-carry-out-overnight-immigration-enforcement-operations-19-arrested-6736290434)
- [Newsbook](https://newsbook.com.mt/en/police-arrest-19-irregular-migrants-in-overnight-raids/)
- [Times of Malta](https://timesofmalta.com/article/overnight-police-inspections-lead-arrest-19-irregular-migrants.1129800)

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