Dutch nightclub hostage drama ends peacefully with arrest of suspect (Updated)
A hostage drama at a nightclub in the eastern Netherlands ended peacefully with the arrest of a suspect wearing a balaclava mask.
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22-year-old arrested for burglary and narcotics
A 22-year-old individual was arrested in Limassol for burglaries, thefts, illegal possession of property, and narcotics. The suspect was recognized by a woman who saw him in an auxiliary cottage behind her house. Property totaling approximately 2,708 euros was stolen in three cases between 06/03/2024-20/03/2024. The suspect was found with a small quantity of crystalline methamphetamine and re-arrested for flagrant offenses.
40-year-old arrested for Larnaca car arson
A 40-year-old resident of Larnaca was arrested to assist with investigations into a suspected car arson case that occurred in the early hours of 25th March 2024 in Larnaca. The fire in the car was deliberately set and completely destroyed the vehicle.
Paphos child arrested for riding stolen moped
Fact: A 16-year-old boy from Paphos was arrested after riding a stolen moped and testing positive for drugs.
New arrest in document forgery ring
Fact: Police in Paphos made a sixth arrest in connection with a case of forged documents being imported to the island.
Man wanted by German authorities arrested at Larnaca airport
A 39-year-old man wanted for crimes in Germany and Israel was arrested at Larnaca airport after flying in from a non-EU state. He is to appear before court on Wednesday to commence his extradition process.
Second man arrested in child porn case
Fact: A second arrest has been made in a case of child pornography in Cyprus.
EXPLAINER-Who is Julian Assange?
Julian Assange will find out on Tuesday whether the High Court in London will allow him to appeal against his extradition from Britain to the United States to face criminal charges, nearly all under the Espionage Act.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro stayed two days in Hungarian embassy after passport seized
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stayed at the Hungarian embassy in Brasilia for two nights in February, following the confiscation of his passport and the arrest of two former aides on suspicion of plotting a coup. Bolsonaro’s lawyer stated that he stayed at the embassy to maintain contact with Hungarian officials and get updates on the political landscape of both nations. The Brazilian foreign ministry summoned Hungary’s ambassador to clarify the reasons behind Bolsonaro’s stay at the embassy. Bolsonaro has good relations with Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Police have accused Bolsonaro of editing a draft decree to overturn election results, pressuring military chiefs to join a coup attempt, and plotting to jail a Supreme Court justice. He has also been ruled ineligible for political office until 2030 for spreading electoral misinformation.
Paphos police arrest two more suspects in forgery case
Two men, aged 21 and 27, were arrested as part of an investigation into conspiracy and preparation of forged documents abroad, including forged driver’s licenses and a fake residence permit for the Republic of Cyprus.