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.