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A police chase in Limassol on Thursday, January 30, ended with the arrest of a 25-year-old Syrian man who attempted to evade officers during a routine patrol.
The incident began around 6:00 p.m. when officers on motorized patrol noticed a vehicle driving without registration plates. They signaled for the driver to stop, but instead, the driver accelerated, leading to a pursuit through the city streets.
The chase came to an abrupt halt when the driver struck a curb stake, causing the vehicle to come to a stop. Police quickly approached and arrested the man, who was later identified as a 25-year-old Syrian national.
During the search of the vehicle, officers discovered a folding bat and a small amount of cannabis. The arrest was captured on video and shared widely on social media, showing the tense moments as the suspect was handcuffed.
The driver is now facing charges related to the unregistered vehicle, as well as the possession of illegal items. Authorities have not yet disclosed whether he will face additional charges for attempting to flee the scene.
@roadreportcy 30/01/2025: Episodic Police Chase in Limassol: Driver Causes Crash While Trying to Escape – Drugs Found in His Possession #cyprusnews #roadreport #limassol A episodic police chase took place on Thursday evening at around 7:00 PM on central roads in Limassol. According to reports, police officers signaled a Syrian driver to stop, but he ignored the order, accelerated, and attempted to flee. During the chase, the driver headed towards the city’s old port, causing a traffic accident when his vehicle crashed into metal poles. #roadreportcy News News-Drone-IT-AI(963995) - ImoKenpi-Dou
