Two Greek Cypriots held in north over alleged military zone entry

Limnitis, Cyprus. A National Guard soldier and a woman, both Greek Cypriots, will remain in custody for a further two days in the north over allegations that they entered a military restricted area without completing required procedures.

The two were detained on Sunday after allegedly crossing into the north through the Limnitis crossing point in a private vehicle.

Allegations presented in proceedings

During proceedings on Tuesday, Turkish Cypriot police officer Orcun Karantagi alleged that the two crossed from the government-controlled areas without stopping at the control point or completing entry procedures.

According to local media reports, the male detainee is serving his military service in the National Guard.

Arrest at Zodia crossing point

The pair were allegedly found while attempting to return to the government-controlled areas through the Zodia crossing point, where they were arrested.

They face allegations of unlawful entry into a first-degree military prohibited zone.