Man arrested near Kouklia archaeological site with metal detector and pickaxe
A 41-year-old man was arrested in Kouklia, Paphos, on suspicion of illegal excavation and possessing an unlicensed metal detector.
Kouklia, Cyprus. A 41-year-old man was arrested on Monday after police found him near an archaeological site in Kouklia, Paphos, with a metal detector and a pickaxe. He is suspected of carrying out illegal excavations to uncover antiquities and possessing a metal detector without a licence.
Police investigation
Police said they received information at about 6.30pm that a person was conducting excavations in the area. Officers went to the scene and located the 41-year-old man.
Court appearance
The man was arrested on a court warrant and is expected to appear before a court on Tuesday.
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