Nicosia, Cyprus. Police said a 23-year-old third-country national was found to be staying illegally in Cyprus after being spotted acting suspiciously near the central prisons in Nicosia. The incident is under investigation and no injuries were reported.
Report and police response
Police said they received information at about 9.35pm on Tuesday about a man in the area near the central prisons. Officers went to the scene and identified the man.
Transfer to reception centre
Police said the man told officers he intended to apply for political asylum and was transferred to a reception centre.
Warning shots and investigation
During the operation, a central prisons officer on guard duty fired warning shots. Police said the incident is being investigated and no injuries were reported.
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