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Thanasis investigator ‘has never witnessed such negligence’ (Updated)
By Jonathan Shkurko Savvas Matsas – one of the two criminal investigators tasked with shedding light on the death of guardsman Thanasis Nicolaou in 2005, said on Friday that “in 50 years of service I...
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Two arrests, third sought after cartridges found in hotel room
Two people were arrested on Sunday over a case of conspiracy to commit a crime and illegal possession and transportation of explosives. A third individual is being sought. According to Paphos CID chief...
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New assistant chief of police appointed
Justice Minister Stephie Dracou on Tuesday appointed Ioannis Georgiou as the new assistant Chief of Police. During the appointment ceremony, Dracou congratulated Georgiou for his new role and expressed...
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Cases of impersonation and fake documents at airports on the rise
The increase in cases of impersonation and the presentation of fake documents during security and passport checks at Cyprus’ airports was discussed during a meeting at the police headquarters in...
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22 yr old on dirt bike dies in crash with a car
A 22-year-old died in the village of Pyrgos, Limassol after his dirt bike crashed into an oncoming car, police said on Friday. According to Limassol police spokesman Emilios Kafas, Panayiotis...
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An arrest a day: bases police issue dangerous driving warning
British bases police in Dhekelia made 14 arrests during two weeks in October for driving whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DUI). These statistics have led to increased police patrols in...
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Police ‘performed well’ in enforcing Covid protocols, 3.2m checks, 42,482...
During the restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic, police carried out 3.2 million checks on the public and issued 42,482 fines, raking in almost €6 million for state coffers from the...
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Police arrest 40 yr old for trafficking
A 40-year-old was arrested in the Famagusta area for aiding migrants entering the country after a boat arrived in the night, police said on Saturday. According to police, the boat arrived at Cape Greco...
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Police arrest 37-year-old in Limassol drug bust
Police arrested a 37-year-old in a drug bust on a home in Limassol, where officers found one kg of cocaine, authorities said in an announcement on Saturday. According to police, after receiving an...
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Police to launch pilot project focusing on a more ‘participatory society’...
Police will soon launch a pilot programme with local councils where the public can participate with crime-prevention organisations on issues directly affecting their neighbourhoods, Justice Minister...
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Terrorist exercise at Metropolis Mall hailed a success (photos, video)
An exercise at Metropolis Mall in Larnaca on Tuesday that simulated a terrorist attack was hailed by police as “a success.” The exercise, Zion 2022, which included two armed men aimed at testing the...
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Police identify potential criminal offences related to co-op loans
Police have identified some cases where potential criminal offences may have been committed in the granting of loans by the now-defunct cooperative bank, plus other cases involving suspect loan...
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Applications for 300 Green Line policing jobs falls short of target
As a November 23 deadline approaches, the number of applications for 300 jobs policing the island’s 180-km long buffer zone against irregular migration has fallen short, with 147 people in total...
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New police officers sworn in at Bases
The Sovereign Base Area police has welcomed 37 new officers to its ranks after its latest round of recruits completed their two-year probationary period, it announced on Monday. The officers, 30 Greek...
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Memorial services pay tribute to traffic accident victims
Memorial services were held to honour victims of traffic accidents across Cyprus on Sunday, the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. At events held in Paphos and the metropolis of Tamasos...
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Cabinet approves training for hotel staff, pay upgrades for some police officers
The cabinet on Tuesday approved off-season training schemes for hospitality workers in tourist areas and pay scale updates for the police and fire service, as well as upgrading the forestry...
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Paphos police go on weekend crackdown of drink drivers and entertainment venues
Police in Paphos arrested one person for drugs and booked six local businesses for violations related to their operation, as part of a coordinated operation on the weekend. According to Paphos police...
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Women who walked off with found wallet identified
Two women, who picked up a dropped wallet containing a large sum of cash at a supermarket in Paphos have been identified. According to police spokesman Michalis Nikolaou, on Saturday the 55-year-old...
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Police issues 80 fines to e-scooter users in a week
Police fined 80 people on e-scooters in one week, most of whom were reported for driving in unauthorised areas. The fines were issued during checks across the government-controlled areas carried out...
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Cycle police in action in Paphos
Cycle police in Paphos issued 96 tickets last month for various offences, authorities said on Saturday. According to police, in November the cycle squad issued 96 tickets, helped 18 members of the...
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