Police and Larnaca EOA confirm longstanding problems at apartment complex

Larnaca, Cyprus. Police and the Larnaca district local government organisation (EOA) have confirmed serious, longstanding problems at an apartment complex, including complaints about tampered utility meters, illegal occupation or rental of apartments, hygiene problems and dangerous buildings. Their comments follow public complaints by the complex’s management committee, with both authorities stressing the need for coordinated action.

Police investigations and operations

Larnaca police spokesman Spyros Chrysostomou told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) that the management committee and individual apartment owners had filed complaints with police from time to time.

He said police were currently investigating complaints concerning interference with water and electricity meters.

Chrysostomou added that police also conduct operations concerning people residing illegally in the Republic. During the most recent operation, three people jumped from the third floor. One suffered serious head injuries and subsequently died.

Joint inspections identify serious hygiene problems

Police recently visited the area with representatives of the Larnaca EOA and Larnaca municipality, Chrysostomou said. The visit identified “very serious” hygiene problems and other conditions.

He said the area had also been visited with the Electricity Authority (EAC), adding that a “holistic solution” was needed to bring the situation to an end.

EOA action on dangerous buildings

Larnaca EOA president Angelos Hadjicharalambous told CNA that problems at the complex had been recorded repeatedly.

He said the EOA had acted within its responsibilities to regulate issues concerning dangerous buildings.