Larnaca authorities coordinate response to apartment complex complaints

Larnaca, Cyprus. Authorities met at Larnaca police headquarters on Thursday to coordinate their response to longstanding problems at an apartment complex near the town’s port, following fresh complaints of unauthorised occupation and alleged threats.

Joint response and planned inspection

The meeting brought together representatives of police, the deputy ministry of migration, social welfare services, the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) and the Larnaca local government organisation (EOA).

Speaking afterwards, Larnaca police chief Ioannis Kapnoulas said the aim was to clarify each service’s responsibilities and coordinate further action.

He said complaints concerning the complex would be investigated and that an on-site inspection, including checks on residents, was planned. Further measures would be taken in cooperation with the relevant authorities.

Owners’ complaints under investigation

Kapnoulas confirmed that two complaints had been filed with police on Wednesday and that an investigation had been launched to determine whether any criminal offences had been committed.

The complaints were reportedly filed by two apartment owners who alleged that people were living in their properties without their consent after signing agreements with third parties.

Alleged threats and utility sales

Police are also examining a third complaint concerning alleged threats against the chairman of the complex’s management committee.

The chairman had recently submitted several complaints about alleged illegal use of apartments, subletting without owners’ consent, and the illegal sale of electricity and water.