News: Incidents
Cyprus news in the “Incidents” category — updated throughout the day.
IncidentsPolice seize nine computers in Paphos online gambling raid
Police seized nine computer towers during a raid on a Paphos establishment and arrested two people over outstanding warrants relating to unpaid fines.
IncidentsMan in critical condition after motorcycle crash on Cape Greco-Protaras avenue
A 54-year-old motorcyclist remains in critical condition after a crash on Wednesday afternoon that also injured his 49-year-old…
IncidentsFuneral held in Turkey for five-year-old boy who died in ferry sinking off Kyrenia
Five-year-old Asaf Bicer was buried in Reyhanli, Turkey, while his 12-year-old sister remains missing 32 days after the…
IncidentsMan sentenced to 15 years for attempted murder and rape in Famagusta district
The Famagusta Criminal Court sentenced a 20-year-old man after finding him guilty of attacking and raping a woman…
IncidentsThree men acquitted of attempted murder charges over Kornos shooting
A Larnaca court found that prosecutors had not proved beyond reasonable doubt that the three men were involved…
IncidentsSupreme Court rejects appeal over access to devices in Cyprus espionage case
The court ruled that police did not unlawfully access a suspect’s private communications before obtaining a warrant to…
IncidentsTwo remanded after police seize 27.5kg of ketamine from Limassol apartment
Police also seized other drugs and €10,000 in cash and are examining a possible link to an earlier…
IncidentsBritish bases police report 80 arrests during summer operations
Police made 80 arrests and carried out 712 boat and jet ski checks during operations in the British…
IncidentsSearch continues near ferry wreck off Kyrenia as 10 remain unaccounted for
Search teams are working 550 metres below the surface near the ferry wreck, while an investigation into the…
IncidentsTwo arrested in Paphos over online purchases using other people’s bank cards
Police arrested two suspects in Paphos after complaints about unauthorised online transactions and seized 14 bank cards belonging…
IncidentsPolice seize 6.3kg of cannabis from courier parcel
Police found four nylon packages containing cannabis in a parcel delivered to a courier company on Tuesday. The…