A total of 271 irregular migrants arrived in Cyprus on Sunday afternoon on five separate boats from the shores of Lebanon.
According to reports, four individuals have already been arrested in connection with the arrival of boats, a number that may increase further Police, however, did not confirm the arrests.
The first boat carried 21 people, the second 179, the third 27, the fourth 24 and the fifth 20.
The migrants disembarked at Cape Greco in the Famagusta district, where all relevant protocols were activated.
Most of them are reported to Syrian nationals. Among them there were also women and children.
Upon completion of their registration process, they were transferred to the Pournara reception centre in Kokkinotrimithia.
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