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1. Hunting gun licenses to be revoked for certain convictions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/hunting-gun-licenses-to-be-revoked-for-certain-convictions

The Ministry of Justice and Public Order has introduced an amendment that broadens the range of crimes that can strip individuals of their right to hold a Category G8 firearm license, which covers hunting rifles....

2. Police probe drug, crime allegations after mayor’s information

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-probe-drug-crime-allegations-after-mayor-s-information

Police launched multiple investigations into drug-related and other illegal activities after receiving information earlier this year from Paphos Mayor Phedon Phedonos, authorities said Wednesday....

3. Man arrested in Cyprus after Europol child pornography tip

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-arrested-in-cyprus-after-europol-child-pornography-tip

Cyprus Police say they are stepping up their fight against online child abuse after arresting a 30-year-old man in a case that began with a Europol tip....

4. Man arrested at Larnaca airport with 22 kilograms of cannabis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-arrested-at-larnaca-airport-with-22-kilograms-of-cannabis

A 34-year-old man was arrested Wednesday morning at Larnaca Airport after police discovered more than 22 kilograms of cannabis in his luggage, authorities said....

5. Drugs hidden in Famagusta forest lead to late-night arrest

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/drugs-hidden-in-famagusta-forest-lead-to-late-night-arrest

A 30-year-old man was taken into custody late Friday after authorities said they caught him retrieving a drug package hidden in a wooded area of the Famagusta district....

6. U.S. strike kills 11 on boat with alleged drugs onboard

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-strike-kills-11-on-boat-with-alleged-drugs-onboard

The Pentagon is vowing more military action against drug cartels after a U.S. strike in the Caribbean killed 11 people on a speedboat, though officials have offered no evidence the vessel carried narcotics....

7. Cyprus records 182 overdose deaths in two decades

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-records-182-overdose-deaths-in-two-decades

A total of 182 people in Cyprus died from drug overdoses between 2004 and 2023, according to new data released by the Cyprus National Addictions Authority....

8. Customs sniff out cannabis in cereal boxes, one arrested

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/customs-sniff-out-cannabis-in-cereal-boxes-one-arrested

Authorities in Cyprus have arrested a 31-year-old Limassol man after uncovering over a kilo of cannabis hidden inside cereal boxes in a shipment that arrived from abroad....

9. Global anti-trafficking operation identifies 1,194 victims, arrests 158 suspects

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/global-anti-trafficking-operation-identifies-1-194-victims-arrests-158-suspects

A sweeping international crackdown on human trafficking has resulted in the identification of 1,194 potential victims and the arrest of 158 suspects, INTERPOL announced Friday....

10. Phedon Phedonos sounds the alarm: Drugs in schools, fake degrees on the rise

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/phedon-phedonos-sounds-the-alarm-drugs-in-schools-fake-degrees-on-the-rise

In a fiery new round of revelations, Paphos Mayor Phaidonas Faidonos has raised the alarm over what he says is rampant drug trafficking in Cyprus’ schools and an emerging academic scandal he calls the new ''Golden Degrees.''...

11. ''He shot me'': Man names alleged killer before dying in Rafina vineyard

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/he-shot-me-man-names-alleged-killer-before-dying-in-rafina-vineyard

In a chilling twist straight out of a crime drama, a 41-year-old man managed to name his alleged killer just moments before dying from a gunshot wound to the head in a vineyard in Rafina, a semi-urban area east of Athens....

12. Man using fake ID arrested while picking up parcel containing 18kg of cannabis

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-using-fake-id-arrested-while-picking-up-parcel-containing-18kg-of-cannabis

A 34-year-old man was arrested Monday after allegedly using a false identity to collect a parcel containing 18 kilograms of cannabis at Larnaca Airport, authorities said....

13. Four month old baby diagnosed with drug addiction

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/four-month-old-baby-diagnosed-with-drug-addiction

A four-month-old baby boy in Aigio, western Greece, has been diagnosed with drug addiction in a heartbreaking case that’s shocked the country...

14. Limassol man caught with nearly 200 jerrycans of diesel in backyard

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-man-caught-with-nearly-200-jerrycans-of-diesel-in-backyard

What began as a drug probe ended with a discovery that has police scratching their heads, and could be tied to the high price of diesel....

15. Banana container concealed €1.6M in cocaine, Greek authorities say (VIDEO)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/banana-container-concealed-€1-6m-in-cocaine-greek-authorities-say-video

Authorities in Thessaloniki have seized nearly 58 kilograms of cocaine hidden inside a shipping container carrying bananas from Ecuador, officials said Tuesday....

16. Inside embassy walls: A front-row seat to a U.S.–Cyprus emergency drill (photos)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inside-embassy-walls-an-inside-look-into-a-us-cyprus-emergency-drill

I’ll admit, it’s not every Monday morning I find myself behind the high-security gates of the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia, surrounded by Marines, special agents, Cyprus bomb squads, trained dogs, and a robot. But this week was different....

17. Weapons, drugs, and fireworks found in open field in Limassol

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/weapons-drugs-and-fireworks-found-in-in-open-field-in-limassol

An investigation is underway in Limassol following the discovery of a military rifle, drugs, and fireworks in an open area, according to a statement from the Cyprus Police....

18. Bus driver tests positive for drugs before school trip

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/bus-driver-tests-positive-for-drugs-before-school-trip

In a shocking turn of events on Thursday morning, a bus driver in Paphos was found to be under the influence of drugs just moments before he was scheduled to transport students on a field trip....

19. 59-year-old imprisoned for importing 2 kilograms of cocaine

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/59-year-old-imprisoned-for-importing-2-kilograms-of-cocaine

A 59-year-old woman has been sentenced to 12 years in prison by the Larnaca Permanent Criminal Court for illegally importing approximately 2 kilograms of cocaine....

20. Is Dubai cracking down on drug lords and money launderers?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-dubai-cracking-down-on-drug-lords-and-money-launderers

Dubai’s glitzy reputation as a playground for Europe’s most notorious drug lords and money launderers may finally be under threat....

21. The amphetamine that toppled Assad

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/the-amphetamine-crisis-that-toppled-assad

The rapid collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s government in Syria came as a surprise to many. After a fierce, multi-day assault, rebel forces captured the capital, Damascus, on Sunday, forcing Assad to flee to Russia. ...

22. Seven arrested for drug possession and illegal employment in Ayia Napa

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/seven-arrested-for-drug-possession-and-illegal-employment-in-ayia-napa

Two individuals were arrested in Ayia Napa for drug possession, and another two were arrested for illegal employment during an operation conducted......

23. Police arrest 58-year-old for growing marijuana in garden

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-arrests-58-year-old-for-growing-marijuana-in-garden

A 58-year-old man was arrested by the Cyprus Anti-Narcotics Unit (YCAN) in the Larnaca district on Tuesday for allegedly cultivating cannabis in his home....

24. Suspicious car in Limassol sparks police chase and drug bust

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/suspicious-car-in-limassol-sparks-police-chase-and-drug-bust

A 25-year-old man was arrested early Tuesday in Limassol on multiple charges including illegal drug possession, possession with intent to supply, money laundering, and traffic offenses, police said....

25. Cyprus and US forge anti-financial crime alliance

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-us-forge-anti-financial-crime-alliance

The Republic of Cyprus and the United States of America have announced a significant cooperation initiative aimed at enhancing the ROC's capabilities to combat illicit finance....

26. Unclaimed luggage reveals shocking 42kg drug haul at Larnaca airport

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/unclaimed-luggage-reveals-shocking-42kg-drug-haul-at-larnaca-airport

Yesterday, a significant quantity of narcotics was discovered in two unclaimed suitcases at Larnaca Airport....

27. Well-known businessman with criminal history shot dead in Mandra

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/well-known-businessman-with-criminal-history-shot-dead-in-mandra

The charred body of a man believed to be Christos Gialias, a well-known businessman with ties to soccer was found in a vehicle in the West Attica suburb of Mandra on Wednesday afternoon, police have said....

28. Syrian man causes havoc at Nicosia bank

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/syrian-man-causes-havoc-at-nicosia-bank

A 44-year-old man from Syria created chaos when he entered a bank branch in Nicosia on Friday, putting the police on alert....

29. Almost 9kg of cannabis uncovered in Limassol

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/almost-9kg-of-cannabis-uncovered-in-limassol

In a significant development in the battle against illicit narcotics, the YKAN (Limassol Branch) executed a meticulously planned operation yesterday morning....

30. 20 traffic complaints registered, 3 drivers test positive for drugs

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/20-traffic-complaints-registered-3-drivers-test-positive-for-drugs

Yesterday evening, the Police conducted a targeted operation in the Paphos province with a specific focus on the communities of Chloraka, Empa, and Tremithousa. ...

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