Cyprus police arrest 11 in drug, burglary and illegal entry crackdowns across Nicosia, Larnaca and Limassol
Cyprus Police arrested 11 individuals across multiple operations on Friday and Saturday, targeting drug offenses, burglary, and illegal entry.
In Nicosia, a 21-year-old man was remanded for three days after officers found cannabis on his moped during a traffic stop on Aeschylou street at around 3:40 p.m. on Friday. Police also discovered he was driving without a license or insurance, and the moped lacked proper documentation .
Separately, a 66-year-old man was arrested in Larnaca after being found unlawfully inside an uninhabited house at approximately 12:45 p.m. on Friday. Authorities are investigating a second burglary at the same property, reported on August 13, involving stolen furniture, chairs, chandeliers, and electrical wiring . In another Larnaca case, a 36-year-old third-country national was detained at Larnaca airport on Saturday after customs officers, acting on a tip from the drug squad, found around 23 kg of cannabis in his luggage .
In Nicosia, a 22-year-old man was arrested following a burglary report filed at 11:45 a.m. on Friday. Police recovered two bank cards, a laptop, a gaming console, and an unaccounted-for watch from his residence. During interrogation, he confessed to three additional burglaries between August 2 and August 12, where cash and a watch were stolen .
Limassol authorities also arrested a third suspect in connection with a separate residential burglary, with investigations ongoing. The Larnaca and Nicosia cases are being handled by their respective Criminal Investigation Departments .
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