Police arrest suspects in Europe-wide crackdown on drugs, violence and arson

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Police arrest suspects in Europe-wide crackdown on drugs, violence and arson
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Police across multiple countries have made arrests in separate incidents involving violence, drug trafficking, and property damage.
In Famagusta, Cyprus, authorities are investigating a suspected arson attack at a vehicle rental shop in Protaras. The fire, which broke out around 4 a.m. on Saturday, destroyed several quad bikes and buggy-type vehicles. Police and Fire Service personnel responded, and initial examinations indicated evidence of arson. The area has been cordoned off for further investigation by Famagusta CID .
In Kiruna, Sweden, a man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of murder following a fight between two men on Friday evening. Police found one man dead and another injured at the scene. The suspect was taken to a hospital with undisclosed injuries before being detained and formally arrested on Saturday morning .
In Limassol, Cyprus, police arrested a 39-year-old man after he allegedly attacked another man with a sharp object on Friday night. The victim was treated at Limassol General Hospital for a facial laceration .
In North Macedonia, a coordinated regional police operation disrupted an international criminal group suspected of drug trafficking. Several people were arrested, and around 300 kilograms of marijuana were seized. The Ministry of Interior participated in the operation .
In Amsterdam, police are seeking witnesses to a rape that occurred in July 2025. A man dragged a woman into bushes near Strandvlied metro station and sexually assaulted her. Police released security camera footage of the suspect on Thursday and asked anyone with information to come forward .
In Dublin, two men were charged with unlawful possession of cannabis worth €1.2 million following a burglary. Aaron Mulhall and Gary Hanley appeared in court on Aug. 13 .
In Paphos, Cyprus, three police officers were suspended following a complaint of assault at a nightclub. The officers, aged 36, 43, and 44, were placed on leave while the case is investigated .
In Barcelona, Spain, the Guardia Urbana detained a suspect in connection with a fire in Collserola. The man was carrying two lighters at the time the flames began near Avenida Pearson .
In Washington, D.C., a woman was charged with vandalism of the World War II Memorial. The arrest follows criticism from former President Donald Trump over dropped charges in a separate case involving damage to the Reflecting Pool .
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