Dimitris Andronikou, also known as “Dimitroui,” passed away at Nicosia General Hospital after being shot three times in an attempted attack. He had been in critical condition since the incident on April 23 in Anthoupoli. Andronikou was visiting friends detained as suspects in the arson of two betting shops in Nicosia when the attack occurred.
Assault cases are being investigated by the Kokkinotrimithia Police Station. A 43-year-old man reported being attacked by a 27-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman who illegally entered his residence and used a knife. The suspects were injured and taken to the hospital, along with the victim. The 43-year-old man was arrested on a court warrant to investigate the complaints of the suspects, while police are also investigating his complaint of assault.
Four people were arrested on suspicion of stealing from cars in two separate instances. In Limassol, a 64-year-old man reported his van stolen, which was later found with the items inside stolen. Two suspects, aged 31 and 28, were arrested. In Larnaca, €840 was stolen from an unlocked car, leading to the arrest of a 19-year-old and a 17-year-old minor.
Two women in Paphos were robbed at gunpoint by two unknown men who entered their residence after the main door was left open. The women reported to the police that the assailants demanded money and took €1,830 from them. The suspects were described as being of strong build, 1.75m to 1.8m tall, and aged between 35 and 40 years old. Police in Paphos are continuing examinations to locate the suspects.
Famagusta Police arrested a 35-year-old man for committing four burglaries and thefts between January and May 2024. The incidents included theft of cables from EAC substations and a residential burglary in Protaras. The suspect was linked to all four cases and remains in custody. Two other suspects, aged 31 and 29, were already apprehended for their involvement in one of the EAC substation burglaries on May 4, with their case progressing towards trial.
International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan has requested an arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, causing a diplomatic dilemma for key member states who must balance support for Israel with backing the ICC’s actions. Some capitals, such as Paris, London, and Berlin, were informed beforehand about the plans, but many have not disclosed how they will respond if warrants are issued. Germany, in particular, faces challenges due to its support for Israel’s security and the ICC prosecutor’s independence. U.S. President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken have criticized the move, while European countries like Britain and Italy are divided over the issue. The ICC has jurisdiction over the conflict between Israel and Hamas since October 7, 2022, despite Israel not being a member of the court. The international community’s response to the arrest warrants will be crucial for the ICC’s credibility and the rule of law.
The G3 rifle seized from a criminal group in Oroklini is not part of the National Guard’s inventory, indicating it may have originated from the Turkish military. The specific features of the rifle match those used by the Turkish military, as the German manufacturer Heckler & Koch licensed G3 rifle production to Turkey. Police arrested two men and seized a large cache of weapons, explosives, and ammunition, leading authorities to believe the group may have been planning criminal acts. Both suspects are in police custody, and all recovered items will undergo forensic examination.
Two men, aged 46 and 35, were arrested and remanded for eight days after the largest cache of weapons and explosives ever found in Cyprus was discovered at a cemetery in Oroklini.
Two men, aged 46 and 35, were remanded in custody after the largest cache of weapons and explosives ever found in Cyprus was discovered in an Oroklini cemetery. The weapons included a rocket launcher, improvised explosive devices, and firearms. Police are investigating the origin and intended purposes of the arms, and have ruled out a terrorist attack. The 46-year-old man was seen taking a bag containing weapons from a grave, while the 35-year-old was also seen removing items from the same grave. The investigation includes examining CCTV footage, monitoring National Guard camps, and further examining the explosives found.
Cypriot police arrested two men in Oroklini and seized a cache of weapons, including a G3 military rifle, explosives, and ammunition buried in a grave. The G3 rifle, possibly of Turkish origin, raised suspicions about the suspects’ intentions. The suspects were apprehended while transporting some of the arsenal, which included an RPG launcher, various explosives, pistols, a hunting rifle, bullet propellants, and ammunition. Authorities believe the group may have been planning criminal acts based on the weapons seized. Both suspects are in police custody, and forensic examinations will determine if the items have been used in any crimes.