The 25yearold man was arrested for stealing air conditioning units and tobacco products, including cigarettes, and assaulting a police officer. He was also found with a substance suspected to be methamphetamine, potentially leading to additional drug charges. The brazen thefts have left the community shocked, with police continuing their investigation to uncover any potential connections to other criminal activities.
In Ayia Napa, a 42yearold man who had been on the run for eight months following a knife attack on a 56yearold host has been arrested by the police. The suspect, who fled after the attack in November 2023, has finally been apprehended and brought before the District Court of Famagusta, showcasing the diligent efforts of law enforcement in ensuring justice and community safety.
A 23yearold man was found with four stab wounds at the Ayia Napa Monastery, leading to swift police action and the arrest of a 42yearold suspect with a bloodied knife. The incident has shocked the local community, prompting ongoing investigations to uncover the motive behind the attack.
The Nicosia café explosion investigation saw a recent arrest of a 28yearold man, adding to the list of suspects, who faces a sevenday detention for investigation purposes. Earlier detentions included a 44yearold man and a 35yearold man and woman, with two released but remaining under suspicion, as the Police determined the explosion was caused by an improvised explosive device, leading to charges of attempted murder.
A 40yearold man attempted to murder a police officer on Uzunian Street by driving his vehicle towards the officer, causing a collision with the officer’s motorcycle and injuring him. The suspect was arrested after hitting three other cars while trying to escape, following an urgent manhunt.
Two individuals, a 24yearold and an 18yearold, were arrested for a violent robbery in Larnaca, where they stole a man’s phone. The stolen property was recovered from the younger suspect’s bag by the police.
Bicycle patrol officers in Limassol made a crucial arrest when a 38yearold man was caught with a counterfeit ID, a concealed knife, and burglary tools at his residence. The man’s confession exposed his illegal residency in Cyprus since 2021, unraveling a web of suspicious activities that had gone unnoticed until now.
A 29yearold man was arrested in Nicosia in early 2023 for suspected attempted murder after a violent incident at a nightclub left a clubgoer and security guard stabbed. The arrest followed a public appeal for assistance in locating the suspect, with authorities confirming his detention as the investigation continues.
A 24yearold man was arrested in Larnaca for possessing an incendiary object and items linked to hooliganism during efforts to stop a riot near Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium. The police found a Molotov cocktail, bats, a hood, gloves, spray paint, and tape in his vehicle.
In a significant breakthrough, Cyprus Police have arrested a 43yearold man linked to a money laundering case involving a Ukrainian woman who transported €8 million to Cyprus. This arrest highlights the authorities’ commitment to dismantling illicit financial networks and marks a significant stride in combating financial crimes.
