Larnaca, Cyprus. A fourth suspect has been arrested and extradited to Cyprus in connection with a terrorism investigation in Larnaca, police confirmed on Saturday. The Larnaca District Court ordered the suspect held for eight days while inquiries continue.
Arrest and detention
The suspect, described as a third-country national, was located abroad and transferred to Cyprus by members of the Larnaca CID.
Larnaca CID chief George Charalambous said the individual was arrested “in the context of investigating the case concerning terrorism”.
Police said the arrest relates to the same offences being investigated in the wider case, in which three other people have already been remanded in custody.
Charges and allegations
The suspects face 12 charges, including terrorism, conspiracy to commit a felony and possession of explosives.
A 32-year-old and a 38-year-old remain in custody over allegations that they planned attacks against Israeli interests in Cyprus following instructions received from abroad. Authorities have alleged that the pair were involved in activities connected to Hamas.
Earlier release
A 54-year-old suspect who had also been detained in the case was released in June after the Larnaca District Court rejected an application to extend his detention.
The court required €1 million bail with guarantors, the surrender of travel documents and reporting to police four times a week.