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Man arrested for driving under influence of drugs
A 34-year-old Paphos resident was charged in writing and released pending results of drug sampling, police said on Tuesday. According to the statement, in the early hours of Monday while driving, the...
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Officers face disciplinary action in Metaxas case – report
Developments are expected in the case against 15 police officers over alleged failings in investigating the reports of missing women who were later discovered to have been murdered by Nicos Metaxas....
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Five suspicious matches sent for prosecution
Five cases of suspicious matches out of a total of 12 investigated by a special branch of the police have been sent for prosecution, police chief Stelios Papatheodorou said on Tuesday. He added that...
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Police probe video threatening officers, court employees
Cyprus police on Friday said they have taken protective measures after they received a video showing a group of masked armed men threatening officers and court employees over alleged false witnesses....
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Police find large quantity of duty-free tobacco in Limassol.
Police found large quantities of duty-free tobacco in the residence of a 43-year-old in Limassol. After being tipped off and conducting surveillance, the police obtained a court warrant and searched...
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Four arrested in connection to burglary and car theft in Paphos
Four people, three men and one woman are under arrest as Paphos police investigate a case of burglary and car theft. Â Two men are being held for conspiracy to commit an offence, illegal possession of...
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Large stash of tobacco with unpaid duty found
Police on Wednesday seized a large quantity of duty-free tobacco products during a search of buildings and cars in Nicosia. Between 7am and 3pm, officers from the Nicosia crime unit and customs...
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Irregular migrants found on beach near Polis Chrysochous (updated)
Two unaccompanied minors were among 31 irregular migrants picked up by police from a beach near Polis Chrysochous early on Thursday, the Cyprus News Agency reported quoting Paphos deputy police chief...
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Young drunk driver crashes car into a restaurant
A car accident occurred on Thursday, at around four in the morning in Ayia Napa when a saloon car crashed into a restaurant’s outdoor patio, police said. The driver, a 22-year-old from Paralimni, lost...
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Police confiscate 498 Easter crackers, one arrest
A 20-year-old man was arrested in Limassol on Wednesday night after police officers found a total 498 Easter firecrackers in a bag on the back seat of his car. The man was initially stopped for checks,...
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12 years jail term in Pera Pedi cannabis case
A 62-year-old man was slapped with a hefty 12-year jail sentence for his role in running a cannabis production unit, as he pleaded guilty to possession of nine kilos of the drug. He had previously been...
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Larnaca police confiscate 180 Easter bangers
Larnaca police early on Friday confiscated 180 Easter bangers and are expected to charge a 19-year-old man with illegal possession of explosives. In a written statement, police said that at around 2.30...
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Man 27, arrested after stabbing job overseer (Updated)
Limassol police have arrested a 27-year-old suspect for a stabbing at a construction site, ending the manhunt which was earlier underway. Local media reported that the suspect was found in his...
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Man remanded for illegal possession of explosives
A 22-year-old man from Paralimni was remanded for four days on Friday by the Famagusta district court as part of police investigations into a case of illegal possession of explosives and theft on April...
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Police warn of online pyramid scam
Police on Friday warned of an online pyramid scheme luring in victims who are then pushed to draw in more people. Authorities cautioned that members of the public are being approached on social media...
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Police looking for man involved in Emba clash
Migrants support NGO Kisa on Monday accused the police of covering up true events in Emba village following an ongoing investigation into a clash there between a group of Greek Cypriots and Syrian...
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Two arrested in Paphos for incidents involving theft, car chase and drugs
Two individuals, aged 41 and 27, were detained for conspiracy to commit a crime and attempted theft, illegal possession of property, traffic violations, and driving under the influence of drugs. A...
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Man arrested for assault before football match
Police arrested a 45-year-old man on Monday night, for assault leading to real bodily harm and causing damage at a sports venue. According to the police statement, the 45-year-old was identified...
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4,500 Easter bangers confiscated in run-up to Easter
Authorities have confiscated some 4,500 Easter bangers so far, as they step up efforts ahead of Easter, police spokesman Christos Andreou told Alpha TV on Tuesday. “We are dealing with two issues....
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11-year-old caught with firecrackers in Limassol park
Police are investigating cases of illegal possession of explosives after firecrackers and fireworks were found in the possession of two men, aged 23 and 33. A number of firecrackers were also found in...
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