News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsFourth suspect arrested in Nicosia drugs case involving 230kg seizure
Nicosia, Cyprus. A fourth suspect was arrested on Wednesday in connection with 230kg of drugs found last month in Nicosia, along with a firearm, explosives and a large number of firecrackers. The 27-year-old is…
IncidentsMan, 27, arrested in Limassol after handbag with €8,200 reported stolen from unlocked car
Limassol, Cyprus. Police arrested a 27-year-old man on Wednesday following a complaint that a handbag containing thousands of…
IncidentsCustoms detain suspected migrant smuggler and seize undeclared goods at Cyprus crossing points
Nicosia, Cyprus. Customs agents reported arrests and seizures at several crossing points this week, including the discovery of…
IncidentsPolice arrest 14 in overnight operation and report 134 traffic violations
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police said they arrested 14 individuals on Wednesday night for offences including conspiracy to commit a…
IncidentsStarmer says UK pre-deployed forces as drone hit Akrotiri base runway in Cyprus
London, United Kingdom. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the United Kingdom had not been left unprepared for…
IncidentsItaly seizes over 10 million detonators and 314,000 rounds of ammunition at Ancona port
Ancona, Italy. Italian authorities seized more than 10 million detonators and 314,000 rounds of ammunition at the port…
IncidentsPaphos police investigate €89,816 cryptocurrency investment scam report
Paphos, Cyprus. A 66-year-old man reported that unknown individuals contacted him via online platforms between May and November…
IncidentsFire destroys two cars at luxury dealership in Limassol
Limassol, Cyprus. A fire broke out at a luxury car dealership in Limassol at around 4am on Wednesday,…
IncidentsCustoms seize duty-free tobacco, diesel and drugs at Ledra Street, Kato Pyrgos and Ayios Dometios
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus customs said duty-free tobacco products, diesel and drugs were seized at the Ledra Street, Kato…
IncidentsCyprus raises air security alert over suspicious object reported near Lebanon
Nicosia, Cyprus. An air security alert was raised on Wednesday morning after information emerged about a suspicious object…
IncidentsAttempted murder suspect escapes custody and leaves Cyprus for Romania
Nicosia, Cyprus. A 32-year-old foreign national accused of attempted murder escaped custody and left Cyprus for Romania, authorities…