Cyprus arrests two suspects on terrorism charges, remands them in custody

Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus police confirmed on Friday that two people have been arrested on terrorism charges and appeared in court the same morning. Both were remanded in custody for five days.

Court appearance and police statement

A police representative told the Cyprus Mail that the two appeared in court on Friday morning and were remanded in custody for five days. The representative said no further information could be provided.

Media reports on suspects and alleged activity

News website Alpha reported that the pair were “of Russian descent”. News website Sigma reported that they had been “allegedly monitoring and photographing points of foreign interest in Limassol, Larnaca, and Paphos”.

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