Nicosia, Cyprus. Police are continuing to investigate threatening messages sent on Saturday targeting the Nicosia Mall and the Cyprus Centre for Middle East Studies (KEMA).
The threats led to security checks at both locations, while police said a young man has been identified as an alleged suspect.
Security response
Police deployed officers to the Nicosia Mall and KEMA on Saturday afternoon to conduct security checks under established protocols.
In a statement issued at the time, police said precautionary security measures had been implemented and officers remained at the locations while investigations were carried out.
Additional messages
Police spokesman Vyron Vyronos told the Cyprus Mail on Monday that authorities had received several threatening messages, including messages sent to media organisations and the Paphos Mall.
“In line with our protocols, specific checks were carried out. Because several messages had been sent, including to media outlets and the Paphos Mall, we assessed that an evacuation was not necessary,” he said.
Investigation continues
Vyronos said police had identified a young man believed to be connected to the case.
“We have identified one young man as an alleged suspect, and the investigation is continuing,” he said.
