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1. Three arrested in Nicosia after Police discover weapons, drugs and cash

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/three-arrested-in-nicosia-after-police-discover-weapons-drugs-and-cash

Police in Nicosia carried out an early-morning, multi-agency operation that led to the arrest of three men and the seizure of firearms, illegal drugs and cash, authorities said on Monday....

2. Six accused in Demosthenous murder appear in Limassol court

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Six men accused in the killing of 49-year-old Stavros Demosthenous are appearing before the Limassol Criminal Court on Thursday, as authorities push forward with one of the most complex murder cases Cyprus has seen in recent years....

3. Five headed for trial as manhunt continues in Larnaca street violence case

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/five-headed-for-trial-as-manhunt-continues-in-larnaca-street-violence-case

Five men accused in connection with a violent incident involving gunfire in central Larnaca have been committed directly to trial before the Permanent Criminal Court of Larnaca. The case relates to clashes that occurred on the afternoon of Saturday, 17 January....

4. Cricket bats, bloodstains and 12 arrests mark violent night in Limassol

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cricket-bats-bloodstains-and-12-arrests-mark-violent-night-in-limassol

A late-night clash in Limassol’s Agia Zoni neighborhood left three people injured and sent police racing to an apartment where a dozen individuals were arrested, as authorities continue to investigate what they describe as a violent and organized incident....

5. Elite 60-officer strike force to report directly to Justice Minister

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elite-60-officer-strike-force-to-report-directly-to-justice-minister

At a time when organised crime appears to be gaining momentum, particularly in Larnaca and Limassol, the Ministry of Justice and Public Order is moving ahead with the creation of a new elite special unit, a task-force style strike team that will report directly to the Minister of Justice....

6. Businessmen and alleged gang members arrested in Larnaca organized crime sweep

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/businessmen-and-alleged-gang-members-arrested-in-larnaca-organized-crime-sweep

Police launched a sweeping, coordinated crackdown on suspected organized crime in Larnaca this week, arresting more than a dozen people following a gunfire incident and violent altercation that unfolded just meters from the city’s police headquarters....

7. Family dispute turns deadly in Pegeia as man fatally stabbed by nephew

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/family-dispute-turns-deadly-in-pegeia-as-man-fatally-stabbed-by-nephew

Police in the Paphos district are investigating a case of premeditated murder following the fatal stabbing of a 41-year-old man shortly before midnight on Saturday in the Pegeia area....

8. Father on the run after allegedly helping sons flee attempted murder case in Limassol

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/father-on-the-run-after-allegedly-helping-sons-flee-attempted-murder-case-in-limassol

Two brothers aged 30 and 20 have been remanded in custody for six days by the Limassol District Court in connection with an attempted murder that took place in central Limassol last month....

9. Police stop massive synthetic drug haul, the largest of its kind in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-stop-massive-synthetic-drug-haul-the-largest-of-its-kind-in-cyprus

Cyprus police have uncovered the largest synthetic drug haul of its kind ever found on the island, after a coordinated operation that led to the arrest of a 68-year-old man in Larnaca....

10. Drugs hidden in plain sight as authorities seize narcotics-soaked paper sheets

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/drugs-hidden-in-plain-sight-as-authorities-seize-narcotics-soaked-paper-sheets

Cyprus police have arrested a 68-year-old man in Larnaca district after uncovering a large quantity of paper believed to be infused with narcotic substances....

11. Night patrol turns dangerous when armed poacher confronts game wardens

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/night-patrol-turns-dangerous-when-armed-poacher-confronts-game-wardens

A 66-year-old man was arrested late last night in the Paphos district after being caught during an alleged illegal hunting incident that escalated into a serious confrontation with game wardens....

12. Authorities say toxicology results hold the key in Larnaca death and hospitalizations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-say-toxicology-results-hold-the-key-in-larnaca-death-and-hospitalizations

Police in Larnaca are investigating an unprecedented case that has left one man dead and four others hospitalized after they all consumed water from the same household water cooler within a 24-hour period....

13. Nine arrests and hundreds of traffic violations recorded during overnight Police operations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nine-arrests-and-hundreds-of-traffic-violations-recorded-during-overnight-police-operations

Police carried out another night of intensified preventive operations across urban areas, resulting in nine arrests and hundreds of traffic violations, as part of an ongoing effort to curb crime and improve public safety....

14. Nationwide Police crackdown leads to 11 arrests in overnight operation

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nationwide-police-crackdown-leads-to-11-arrests-in-overnight-operation

Police carried out a large-scale overnight operation across urban areas as part of an ongoing strategy to prevent serious crime, protect the public, and maintain public order. ...

15. Over 800 checks in one night as dozens caught drinking and driving

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/over-800-checks-in-one-night-as-dozens-caught-drinking-and-driving

Police stepped up security measures across urban areas over the Christmas period, carrying out overnight operations aimed at maintaining public safety and order....

16. Trial hears claims of beauty services traded for prison information

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trial-hears-claims-of-beauty-services-traded-for-prison-information

A prison guard accused of trading inside information for beauty treatments, large sums of unexplained cash, and even a painting suspected to be bought with dirty money were at the center of a high-profile money-laundering case that returned to court on Thursday....

17. December 13 night of chaos: Fires and attacks on Police across three districts (VIDEOS)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/december-13-night-of-chaos-fires-and-attacks-on-police-across-three-districts-videos

Police intervened in a wave of overnight disturbances across Limassol, Nicosia, and Larnaca on December 13, as fires, vandalism, and attacks on officers led to multiple arrests and ongoing investigations....

18. Chopped-up kangaroo leads to 14-month prison sentence

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chopped-up-kangaroo-leads-to-14-month-prison-sentence

A 37-year-old man was sentenced Monday to 14 months in prison after the Famagusta District Court found him guilty of animal mistreatment and illegal residence in the Republic of Cyprus, a case that began with a gruesome discovery in a parking lot....

19. Flares, firecrackers, and four arrested at Limassol football match

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/flares-firecrackers-and-four-arrested-at-limassol-football-match

Police intervened yesterday during disturbances surrounding the football match between AEL and Apollon, resulting in the arrest of four individuals....

20. Two days, two cities, two sites - two gunfire incidents

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-days-two-cities-two-sites-two-gunfire-incidents

Cyprus saw two separate gunfire incidents over the weekend, one in Paphos and one in Nicosia, prompting questions about the unusual back-to-back disturbances....

21. ‘We have the gunman’: Investigators close in on Demosthenous hit team

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/‘we-have-the-gunman-investigators-close-in-on-demosthenous-hit-team

The case of the mafia-style execution of Stavros Demosthenous on October 17 is finally coming into focus for Limassol CID investigators, who say they now have a complete picture of the men behind the killing....

22. Man found with 1 kg of cocaine and nearly 9 kg of cannabis in Larnaca field

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-found-with-1-kg-of-cocaine-and-nearly-9-kg-of-cannabis-in-larnaca-field

A 42-year-old man was taken into custody yesterday in connection with a significant drug seizure by the Anti-Drug Squad....

23. New arrests and court developments in the Demosthenous murder case

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/new-arrests-and-court-developments-in-the-demosthenous-murder-case

During a discussion of the Justice Ministry’s budget before the Parliamentary Finance Committee, Chief of Police Themistos Arnaoutis announced that eight arrests have already been made in connection with the Demosthenous case and that more are expected....

24. Men's national U-17 football team clinches top spot and advances in European Championship

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/men-s-national-u-17-football-team-clinches-top-spot-and-advances-in-european-championship

Cyprus’ U-17 National Football Team has made history by topping their group and securing qualification for the second phase of the European U-17 Championship. ...

25. EU sends warning to Cyprus over firearms law

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-sends-warning-to-cyprus-over-firearms-law

The European Commission has formally warned Cyprus, along with Bulgaria, Denmark, and France, for failing to properly implement key provisions of the EU’s firearms directive....

26. Cyprus court keeps Iranian asylum seeker behind bars

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-court-keeps-iranian-asylum-seeker-behind-bars

The Administrative Court of Appeal in Cyprus has upheld the detention of an Iranian national seeking international protection, reversing a lower court’s earlier ruling that had ordered his release....

27. Man arrested over assault on mobile camera operator

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A 36-year-old man was arrested Sunday after allegedly assaulting a Brinks camera operator and causing damage to equipment, police said....

28. 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....

29. Cyprus Supreme Court greenlights DNA collection by police

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-supreme-court-greenlights-dna-collection-by-police

Cyprus’s Supreme Constitutional Court has ruled that a key police law allowing authorities to collect DNA, saliva, fingerprints, and other evidence from people in detention is constitutional. ...

30. Supreme Court to review search warrant in case involving explicit videos of minors

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/supreme-court-to-review-search-warrant-in-case-involving-explicit-videos-of-minors

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a challenge to a search warrant issued in a sensitive case involving sexually explicit videos of minors that were circulated among students....

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