Explosive device found outside Limassol shop
Police found and deactivated an improvised explosive device outside a shop in Mesa Geitonia after a report of suspicious movement.
Limassol, Cyprus. An improvised explosive device was found outside a shop in the Mesa Geitonia area on Tuesday night and later deactivated by a police pyrotechnician.
Police response
Police told the Cyprus Mail they received a call about suspicious movement in the area at around 2.30am. Officers arriving at the scene spotted a motorcyclist riding a bike without registration plates.
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Device discovered
A subsequent inspection found the device outside the shop’s entrance. Investigations are ongoing.
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