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Police detained 44 undocumented immigrants during a coordinated anti-crime exercise in Princes Town on Saturday night.

The operation, carried out by the Southern Division Task Force between 6 p.m. and 11.30 p.m., targeted a premises at Malgretoute Village which officers said was being used for illegal gambling activities, including cockfighting.

Police said when officers entered the building, a large number of people attempted to flee, with some jumping from the second floor.