Somali illegal immigrants at Safi Barracks this afternoon protested at being held in detention.

A number of sections from the police force including the Special Assignment Group and the Mounted Police, as well as the C Company of the Armed Forces of Malta. Police Commissioner John Rizzo and assistant commissioners were also on site.

A ministry spokesman said that there were 400 to 500 immigrants at Safi but the protest was only held by the Somalis.

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