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151. Officer caught with items seized by airport security

A police officer en route to Kenya was detained at Larnaca International Airport, after colleagues from internal affairs suspected he was pocketing items confiscated from passengers...

152. Drug dealer’s home was a drive-through fortress

Police are learning more about the residence of a male suspect in custody, who turned his home into an impenetrable fortress and a drive-through drug retailer...

153. Two ‘shipwreck hunters’ arrested in Larnaca

Cyprus police have arrested two foreign nationals in connection with a suspected illegal search for antiquities underwater...

154. Police raid massage parlor in Limassol

Police arrested on Monday a male suspect in connection with an illegal prostitution ring in Limassol, while six women were being treated as possible sex trafficking victims and three men were described as customers...

155. New tests in Athalassa spy in the sky case

Police are not taking any chances with two drones that flew near a military area in Athalassa, with computer forensics experts trying to determine whether two young men were having fun or engaging in espionage...

156. Man busted in illicit tobacco trade

A man in Limassol has been arrested on charges of illicit tobacco trade, when cops discovered close to a thousand packets of cigarettes in his van...

157. Men arrested in Limassol sex tape extortion

An Indian woman in Limassol led undercover cops to the arrest of two of her three tormentors, who were using a sex video to extort money and gain sexual favours...

158. Greek tankers have loads confiscated in Venezuela

159. Nicosia woman arrested on child porn charges

A foreign woman has been arrested on child porn charges in Nicosia, after sending a video to another person on a social media platform...

160. Lebanese woman detained at a Nicosia checkpoint

A woman from Lebanon was detained at a Nicosia checkpoint on Sunday, following the discovery of hundreds of heated tobacco products in her suitcase...

161. Larnaca cops raid suspected brothel

A woman was arrested in Larnaca over the weekend on prostitution-related charges, while another female suspect is still wanted by authorities...

162. Another prostitution ring busted in Limassol

Police arrested multiple suspects during a Limassol prostitution sting on Wednesday, while four other women were believed to be victims of sex trafficking...

163. Man arrested after teens sent him nudes

A 20-year-old Nicosia man has been arrested on child porn charges following complaints he had forced teenage girls to send him photos of themselves completely naked...

164. Cops say Limassol hookers were high-end pros

Two women who were arrested in a suspected sex trafficking bust in Limassol have turned out to be high-end prostitutes, with cops filing charges against them including running an illegal brothel...

165. Two women arrested in Limassol prostitution bust

Two Russian women in Limassol were detained on Friday during a police raid in connection with illegal prostitution and suspected human trafficking...

166. Activists dismantle illegal bird trapping site

Environmental activists in Cyprus came across an illegal bird trapping site on Wednesday, managing to save 200 birds while poachers had already killed some before running away...

167. Man arrested at Astromeritis checkpoint

A 64-year-old male, suspected of willfully assisting others enter the Republic of Cyprus illegally, was remanded into custody on Wednesday following his arrest at the Astromeritis checkpoint...

168. Police raid Nicosia race club

Immigration police and state veterinary officials raided Nicosia’s race club on Thursday in a massive sweep operation...

169. Man arrested after a dog is shot dead

A 62-year-old local male was placed under arrest on Thursday in connection with the fatal shooting of a hunting dog a few days ago...

170. Couple arrested for running cannabis side business

A Paralimni couple in their early 60’s is under arrest for possession of 2.5 kilos of cannabis and other drugs as well as selling medicines without a licence...

171. Female poacher armed to the teeth

Two environmental activists, who were monitoring illegal bird trapping activities in Larnaca, were assaulted last week by a female poacher who also bit them before wildlife officers could arrive...

172. Bosnian man to be extradited to Belgium

Cyprus police arrested a foreign national on Wednesday as part of a secret international operation against fraud and match-fixing in European football...

173. Child porn suspect arrested in Limassol

Police arrested a 35-year-old suspect in Limassol in connection with child pornography, following a tip received by authorities...

174. Larnaca abduction probe drawing to a close

No charges have been filed against the male nurse in the Larnaca abduction case, with police saying the investigation has entered an advanced stage and could be completed in a number of days...

175. New details emerge in Larnaca abduction

Larnaca investigators have learned that the suspect in Tuesday’s kidnapping had carefully laid out an elaborate plan to divert attention from police moments before snatching the two school boys...

176. Larnaca abductor says he did it for money

Crime investigators are revisiting the ransom scenario in the Larnaca abduction of two school boys, with the suspect claiming he did it for money despite lack of evidence pointing in that direction...

177. Motive still unclear in school boys’ abduction

A 35-year-old male suspect appeared in court Wednesday morning in connection with the abduction of two school boys that kept authorities on high alert for almost eight hours a day earlier...

178. Teen’s letter to president leads to arrest

A 14-year-old boy has pulled a switcheroo on his stepdad, who had accused the teen of sexually molesting his half-brother that prompted authorities to take action against the juvenile...

179. Illegal bird trapping season begins with an arrest

Officials and activists team up once again to combat illegal bird trapping in Cyprus, with a recent arrest of a male suspect sending a message against complacency...

180. North arrests local man on espionage charges

A Turkish Cypriot has been arrested in the north on espionage charges, with police saying he was taking photos of military installations with the intention of handing them over to a Greek Cypriot contact...