Arrest for car thefts
Fact: Police in Limassol are investigating two cases of car theft against a 21-year-old suspect.
Fact: Police in Limassol are investigating two cases of car theft against a 21-year-old suspect.
The second man who jumped from a fifth-floor apartment during a migrant raid in Limassol is now out of danger, while efforts are being made to repatriate the body of the 19-year-old who died during the operation.
AKEL has called for an immediate investigation into the death of a Bangladeshi national who tried to evade a police migrant raid by jumping from a building in Limassol. The party is seeking clarification on the events leading up to the incident, including the use of force during the search and the identification of those responsible for illegally employing migrants.
Ten people were taken to the station by the police in Limassol after a migrant raid resulted in the death of one man and the serious injury of another. Nine individuals were found living in one apartment, where two men tried to escape during an immigration check. One man died after jumping from a bedroom window, while the other was seriously injured after jumping from a balcony. All individuals were undocumented migrants from Bangladesh. The Limassol Crime Investigation Department is handling the case, with investigations ongoing.
Conditions at the police holding centre in Limassol are described as miserable, with congestion, inadequate ventilation, and rundown toilet facilities. The ombudswoman’s report highlighted the overcrowding and poor conditions in the facility, which has a capacity for 34 detainees. The report also mentioned specific issues in different wings of the facility, such as inadequate lighting for administrative detainees and the lack of entertainment options for all detainees. The ombudswoman recommended improvements in various areas, including the visiting area and the need for more staff and proper training for police officers.
Police are investigating €700 in damages at the Polemidia school art class.
Limassol Police conducted checks to prevent disruptive behavior during the ‘Lambraja’ custom, targeting various churches in the city. Three teenagers were arrested at the church of Saint Barnabas and taken to the Agios Ioannis Police Station. Ten individuals were also found at the church of Saint Nicholas and taken into custody at the Polemidia Police Station. All youths were charged in writing in the presence of their parents and lawyers before being released.