Tymbou, Cyprus. A 24-year-old man was remanded for two days on Wednesday after allegedly being found carrying four embryos in his luggage while attempting to leave from Tymbou (Ercan) airport in the north.
Arrest and allegations
According to media reports, the man was arrested at the airport while attempting to depart to a foreign country, allegedly carrying four embryos in tubes labeled “life parcel” with a reference number.
Police investigation
The north’s police reportedly found that the embryos were taken from an in vitro fertilisation (IVF) centre operating illegally in the north.
Ongoing inquiries
Investigations into the case are ongoing.
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