Three men remanded over suspected murder conspiracy in Cyprus
Three men were remanded for another eight days as police investigate an alleged murder-for-hire conspiracy linked to Danish authorities.
Larnaca, Cyprus. Three men were further remanded in custody for eight days on Sunday on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder and participation in a criminal organisation.
The suspects were initially arrested on August 28 in Larnaca and Famagusta following information received through Europol regarding planned murders in Cyprus for a fee.
Court remand renewed
The three suspects appeared before the Famagusta District Court, sitting in Larnaca, which renewed their remand orders for eight days.
Police said they immediately activated operational planning after receiving the Europol information, working with a Danish police team.
Coordinated investigation
Police said the coordinated investigation and assessment of information and evidence led to the issuance of court warrants and operations in Larnaca and Famagusta, during which the three men were arrested.
A special investigative team from police headquarters is continuing examinations in cooperation with competent European authorities.
Further arrests in Paphos
Five further suspects were arrested in Paphos on Friday and remanded on Saturday.
Police intercepted a vehicle carrying the five suspects during the operation. A search found a pistol, two knives, gloves, masks and three mobile phones, which were seized.
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