Crime

Two teen drivers caught in Paphos

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Two teen drivers caught in Paphos

Police in Paphos caught two underage drivers on Sunday. The first was a 17-year-old driving without a license and without third-party insurance, caught for speeding at 8.30pm. The second case involved a 15-year-old. Additionally, a driver was stopped for a check on Tombs of the Kings avenue and tested preliminary positive for drugs. Over the last three days, 175 drivers were reported for various traffic complaints in Paphos, including 20 for driving under the influence of alcohol and three for driving under the influence of drugs.

Supreme Court case uncovers mobile phone use in prisons

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Supreme Court case uncovers mobile phone use in prisons

A judicial decision disclosed that crimes were allegedly being orchestrated from the Central Prisons via mobile phones. The Police, acting on a judicial search warrant based on “highly reliable” information, investigated a case where a convict, using a smartphone, ordered another individual outside the prison to commit a criminal act. This information led to a search warrant for the residence, assets, and vehicles of the suspected individual outside the prison. The Supreme Court issued a decision on February 20, regarding this matter. The Police are investigating offenses including conspiracy to commit a felony, threat of violence, and participation in a criminal organization. A citizen, through his lawyer, requested the Supreme Court to annul the search warrant and prohibit the use of any data obtained through it, arguing insufficient grounds for its issuance. Judge Lena Dimitriadou-Andreou found the issue debatable and granted permission to file an application to annul the search warrant, with the case scheduled for February 29, 2024.

140kgs of beef from Republic seized in north

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140kgs of beef from Republic seized in north

140 kilograms of beef smuggled from the Republic were seized by police in the north, with two arrests made. Meat prices in the north are typically higher than those in the Republic, driving Turkish Cypriot consumers to buy meat products south of the Green Line and, occasionally, illegally take it back to the north.

Shots fired in Oroklini

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Shots fired in Oroklini

A vehicle parked outside a house in Oroklini was shot at several times on Tuesday. Larnaca CID officers are searching for the perpetrators after the incident was reported at 7am. Evidence collected by the police indicated that a number of shots were fired from a firearm at the vehicle. Sniffer dogs were used at the scene, and police are examining CCTV footage to understand the circumstances of the shooting. The shots are believed to have been fired around 1.30am. The car is allegedly owned by an individual currently on trial for a serious crime.

Explainer: What you need to know about the 2024 US presidential election

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Explainer: What you need to know about the 2024 US presidential election

Fact: Former President Donald Trump is on the cusp of winning the Republican nomination for the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

More than 6 million took to the stress to protest Iraq war in 2003

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More than 6 million took to the stress to protest Iraq war in 2003

On February 15, some major events occurred including an assassination attempt on U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933, Canada adopting the Red Maple Leaf as its flag in 1965, Britain adopting decimal currency in 1971, the execution of Russian serial killer Andrei Chikatilo in 1994, the blowing up of a historic railway viaduct in Germany in 1997, a wave of peace protests against the war in Iraq in 2003, the execution of Chinese serial killer Yang Xinhai in 2004, the display of the most expensive Hot Wheels car in New York in 2008, a fire in a Honduran prison in 2012, a possible meteor shower over Russia in 2013, and Cyril Ramaphosa being sworn in as South Africa’s president in 2018.

Is it worth investing in gated projects?

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Is it worth investing in gated projects?

Gated projects in Cyprus have become increasingly popular due to the rising crime rates and the need for increased security. These projects offer a sense of added security and privacy, discourage unwanted visitors and traffic, and can be equipped with cameras for added security. However, there are some drawbacks, including the initial cost and maintenance expenses, the potential for visitors or maintenance workers to bypass the gate, and the inconvenience of being locked out if the gate malfunctions. The article suggests a suitable system for gated projects, including an electrically controlled gate with a code and remote control, an intercom system, a manual override in case of power failure, and a sensor for automatic opening. The author also advises homeowners to consider additional security measures such as aluminum shutters and burglar alarms. Overall, gated projects provide added security but come with some challenges.