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Mother and son now arrested over Paphos cash scam (Updated)
Paphos police have made a second arrest in connection with a case of impersonation and obtaining money under false pretenses, the Cyprus News Agency reported on Wednesday. It said that a woman aged 51...
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Two drivers caught driving under influence of drugs
Two drivers were caught driving under the influence of drugs in Paphos late on Tuesday, the Cyprus News Agency reported quoting the district’s deputy police chief Michalis Ioannou. The first driver,...
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‘Strange’ look leads to assault in Paphos
A 40-year-old was arrested in Paphos in connection with a case of assault and battery, after a tourist suffered serious leg fractures. According to Assistant Paphos Superintendent Michalis Ioannou, a...
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Security beefed up in Nicosia due to Ukraine crisis, protest against Russia...
Authorities said Thursday that as a precaution they were taking heightened security measures around embassies and other buildings in Nicosia due to the crisis in Ukraine. Police spokesman Christos...
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Coronavirus: Police book three businesses, 14 individuals for breaking protocols
Police on Friday said they booked three businesses and 14 individuals during the past 24 hours after 1,597 checks in all districts concerning measures against the further spread of Covid-19. A police...
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Burglary and arson at Paralimni boat rental firm
Police are investigating a burglary and arson at a boat rental business in Paralimni, the Cyprus News Agency reported on Friday. It said that at around 2.05 am on Friday, the business was broken into....
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Two arrests for drug possession
Limassol police arrested a man and a woman as they investigate a case of illegal possession of drugs, possession with intent to supply and money laundering. The two, aged 22 and 32 respectively, were...
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Woman arrested for stealing from car
A 31-year-old woman is under arrest as police investigate the theft of a handbag and other valuables from a parked car in Paphos. According to a police announcement, the woman was arrested at her...
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Coronavirus: No Test to Stay for police for time being
The Test to Stay measure will not be implemented in the police force for the time being because the number of cases within the force is too small to justify its implementation, police spokesman...
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Court upholds 10-year jail sentence for attempted murder
A man sentenced to 10 years imprisonment has had his appeal rejected, despite his claim that mitigating circumstances were not considered. The case stems from a 2016 stabbing in which a then...
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Road safety lecture delivered to third country nationals
In total 85 third-country nationals and their employers participated a police road safety event to prevent serious traffic collisions in Sotira municipality, police announced on Thursday. The road...
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Police probing theft of €7,500 from pensioner’s home
Famagusta district police are investigating the theft of €7,500 from the home of a pensioner in Paralimni, the Cyprus News Agency reported on Thursday. It said that a complaint had been filed by an...
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Fifth arrest in second-hand luxury car scam
Police have made a fifth arrest in connection with a second-hand luxury car scam which involved officials at the transport department allegedly doctoring documents to pass off damaged luxury cars as...
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Woman held for embezzling €22,820
A 30-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of embezzling €22,820 from a bank account she controlled as the head of a parent’s association of a kindergarten. The treasurer of the association raised...
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Poor visibility because of heavy rain, Philippos weather system to affect island
Police on Thursday urged drivers to be especially careful because of extreme weather conditions on the Limassol-Paphos (Avdimou area) and Nicosia-Limassol (Alambra area) highways. It said there were...
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Parents remanded following death of their infant girl (Updated)
Authorities on Thursday said they were investigating the possibility of abuse of a couple’s second child after they were remanded on suspicion of forcefully shaking their two-month baby leading to her...
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One quarter of police officers now women
Women comprise about 25 per cent of the police force, higher than the European average, while greater numbers are now in operational and executive roles, it was announced on Friday in an event to mark...
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Police rescue more than 10 drivers from snowy roads
More than ten drivers had to be rescued by the police and fire services on Sunday as heavy snowfall and busy roads left many unable to control their vehicle. Members of the police motorcycle unit and...
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Two arrested for Paphos pharmacy burglary
Two people are under arrest on suspicion of breaking into a Paphos pharmacy and stealing cash after an alert off-duty police officer spotted the vehicle believed to have been used by the burglars, the...
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Man caught driving under influence of drugs, alcohol (updated)
Man caught driving under influence of drugs, alcohol (updated) A driver whose vehicle overturned in Protaras after he lost control was found to have been driving nine times over the legal limit, the...
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