Ten migrant boats arrive over three days
476 irregular migrants have been intercepted in the last 72 hours, with nine people arrested on suspicion of people smuggling.
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Turkish Cypriot social media journalist bailed
Turkish Cypriot social media journalist Serdinc Maypa was released on bail on Monday after being charged with violating individuals’ right to privacy. Police insisted there was a chance he could tamper with evidence, but the judge disagreed. Records on his mobile phone and computer showed 2,586 relevant messages and 28,273 photographs and documents. Maypa has also made allegations regarding the institutions that filed complaints against him.
People smugglers remanded after mass arrival of migrants (update 2)
Fact: The Famagusta district court issued an eight-day remand against four people suspected to be behind the arrival of 271 irregular migrants in Cyprus from Lebanon.
Thousands of fake dollars found in north
Police in the north have uncovered thousands of dollars’ worth of counterfeit American money in recent days.
Woman arrested after swallowing packets of cocaine
A 24-year-old woman was remanded in custody for eight days after admitting to Larnaca airport police that she had swallowed packets of cocaine before traveling to Cyprus. During a search of her luggage, nothing objectionable was found, but an x-ray at Larnaca general hospital revealed that she was “carrying a number of foreign objects,” leading to her arrest. The police investigation is ongoing.
Fire in Limassol caused by man burning dry weeds
A 33 year old admitted to starting a fire in an attempt to destroy dry weeds outside Ayios Therapon village in Limassol. The fire burned five hectares of vegetation before being extinguished by fire crews. The individual has been remanded in custody as the Limassol CID investigates. Lighting fires without permission in rural areas is a criminal offense with potential imprisonment or heavy fines.
Second arrest made over EAC cables theft, as illegal copper sale on the rise
Fact: Police in Limassol have made a second arrest in connection with a case of EAC copper cables theft outside the village of Kantou.
Turkish Cypriot social media journalist arrested
Fact: Turkish Cypriot social media journalist Serdinc Maypa appeared in court accused of violating people’s right to privacy.
Two arrested trying to cross to north with guns
Two Greek Cypriots were arrested in the north for attempting to cross with guns and bullets hidden in their car.
FACTBOX-What do we know about the deadly attack at the concert hall near Moscow?
At least 139 people were killed and 182 wounded in an attack at the Crocus City Hall concert venue near Moscow. The attackers, armed with Kalashnikov automatic weapons, began shooting at terrified civilians in the venue. Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack, which Russian officials have cast doubt on. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the attackers were heading towards Ukraine when they were detained. The FSB detained 11 people, including the four gunmen who directly carried out the attack.