Larnaca, Cyprus. Three foreign nationals were injured on Wednesday during an immigration raid at the Filanta apartment complex near the old port after they reportedly jumped from balconies to avoid arrest.
Police operation
Police and immigration officers were carrying out inspections in search of suspected illegal immigrants when the incident occurred. According to initial information, three men jumped from a second-floor balcony and fell to the pavement below.
Emergency response
Emergency services were called to the scene, and one of the injured men was taken by ambulance to Larnaca General Hospital. Authorities had not released details about his condition by Wednesday afternoon.
Further injuries
Shortly afterwards, officials found that a second individual had also jumped from a balcony during the operation. Rescue crews and medical personnel were deployed again to assist and transfer the injured man to hospital. Police later confirmed that a third person was also found injured after allegedly falling in the same area within the apartment complex.
Ongoing investigation
Police remained at the scene as the operation continued, while officers cordoned off the area and investigated the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Previous concerns
The Filanta apartment complex has previously drawn the attention of local authorities, with reports indicating that the buildings had also been examined by the Larnaca district local government organisation (EOA) because they were considered potentially dangerous structures.