A 51yearold man was detained in Paphos for suspected people smuggling after a victim reported extortion following illegal entry into the Republic. The arrest showcases the persistent efforts to combat such illicit activities in the region.
In Larnaca, a 30yearold woman was arrested for her alleged involvement in a people smuggling ring, working alongside Osman Yazici, an Iranian man using a British passport for illegal border crossings. Authorities are actively searching for Yazici as the investigation unfolds.
The recent arrests of six Syrian men in Cyprus shed light on ongoing efforts to combat illegal migrant smuggling, emphasizing the desperate circumstances of those seeking a better life. With 500 migrants intercepted from Lebanon on boats with payments up to $3,000 each, the arrests are part of a larger strategy to dismantle smuggling networks and protect vulnerable individuals from exploitation.
