Second suspect arrested in Nicosia over illegal entry of eight people
Police say a 26-year-old was arrested on Wednesday in a case involving eight people who crossed illegally from the occupied north.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police said on Thursday that a 26-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of helping eight people enter and stay in the Republic of Cyprus illegally. He was detained at 9pm on Wednesday, becoming the second suspect arrested in the case.
Earlier arrest and remand
According to police, a 22-year-old arrested on Monday has been remanded for eight days while investigations continue.
Police said they had caught the eight people at 10.30pm on Sunday in Aglandja, Nicosia, after they crossed from the occupied north illegally.
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