Nicosia, Cyprus. A Greek Cypriot man detained in the north was released with conditions by the district court in northern Nicosia on Tuesday, the government confirmed. He is due to appear before a military tribunal on Thursday for a separate offence.
Arrest near Yerolakkos
The man was arrested last Tuesday near Yerolakkos while collecting wild herbs and asparagus, after mistakenly crossing into the north outside recognised checkpoints.
Cartridges found and court proceedings
Turkish Cypriot authorities discovered 16 shotgun cartridges in his vehicle. He faced a charge of illegal possession of explosives and was released after signing a bail of one million Turkish lira.
Separate military court case
He is also accused of violating a “military restricted zone,” with the case scheduled for the military court later this week.
Government warning on crossings
A government source said crossing into the north without passing through recognised points can lead to immediate arrest, and that such cases are treated as a priority, with diplomatic and technical channels in use.
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