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Five Greek Cypriot refugees were “arrested” on Saturday in the occupied area of Trikomo, reportedly for entering without completing required procedures at the Strovilia crossing point and for “violating a first-degree military restricted zone,” according to Turkish Cypriot media reports.
The individuals, three men and two women, all in their 60s, were remanded in “custody” for three days by a so-called “court” in occupied Famagusta, as pseudo-police investigations continue.
According to the illegal Turkish Cypriot news agency TAK, the group entered the pseudo-state in a vehicle at approximately 4 p.m. A subsequent search allegedly uncovered property title deeds, annotated maps, and documents containing the names of directors from construction companies operating in the occupied areas.
The Foreign Ministry has confirmed that it is in contact with the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) regarding the incident, spokesperson Theodoros Gotsis told CNA.
Turkish Cypriot media further claim the five entered a tourist resort in Trikomo without permission and were “arrested” following complaints from local residents. During “court” proceedings, pseudo-police reportedly accused the group of espionage, citing the possession of documents detailing construction firms and real estate in the occupied areas.
One of the individuals is alleged to have collected property information from Royal Estate, a company based in Kyrenia. Mobile phones belonging to the group were reportedly “seized” for further examination.
Outlets including “Kıbrıs Postası,” “Ahbap,” and “Hakikat” echoed allegations of “illegal entry,” “espionage,” and “violating a militarily restricted zone.” All reports referred to the discovery of multiple title deeds, maps, and files linked to construction companies active in the pseudo-state.
The situation remains ongoing as the detainees await further proceedings in the occupied areas.
With information from CNA and 24news.
