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Increased incidents of juvenile delinquency have been observed recently, especially before and after the Easter holiday. Attacks with fireworks, street battles, car vandalism, and school vandalisms are on the rise, with even an attack on police officers. Some students exhibit extreme forms of delinquency, aggression, and bullying towards classmates and teachers, both in and out of school. The issue requires attention from all involved parties, including the school, Ministry, educators, Parent Associations, and families. A collective effort is needed to address and prevent these behaviors, utilizing research findings and all available means to protect children.
Violent Easter traditions such as re-enactments of the crucifixion and resurrection, bonfires, and firecrackers have led to incidents of vandalism, riots, and injuries during the holiday. Despite increased police presence, youths were involved in throwing Molotov cocktails, firecrackers, and stones at authorities, damaging property, and causing chaos in various areas. The use of firecrackers and fireworks by individuals, including parents with children in the car, has raised concerns about societal violence spilling over into other areas.
No injuries from firecrackers were reported during the Easter holidays. Approximately 5,500 firecrackers were confiscated island wide and 12 people were charged in writing for illegal possession of fireworks and other explosives.
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A group of 70 youths attacked the home of a 73-year-old Briton in the Kiti area of Larnaca, setting off fireworks, causing fires, and damaging the property. The incident occurred after the youths were reported to be causing a disturbance by burning a bonfire pile. Police and Fire Service were called to the scene to control the situation and the youths also targeted the authorities with firecrackers before fleeing the scene.
Police in Limassol are investigating a violent incident near the Agios Georgios church in Ypsonas. The event was described as an organized attack on officers by a group of about 100 young people who threw Molotov cocktails, firecrackers, and fireworks at police cars and officers. One police vehicle was set on fire, and three others were damaged. Investigations are ongoing to identify the perpetrators, and measures have been intensified to address youth delinquency in the area.
Police made multiple arrests across the country of people carrying firecrackers and other pyrotechnic paraphernalia on Easter Saturday. One 18-year-old man was arrested in Limassol with 1,807 industrial firecrackers in his car boot. In Nicosia, a 19-year-old man was arrested with 11 firework launchers and 115 firecrackers. In Larnaca, a 42-year-old woman and a 49-year-old man were found with 40 firecrackers, two fireworks, and 80 firecrackers, two fireworks respectively. In Paphos, a 21-year-old man was arrested with 17 industrial firecrackers while walking near a church.
Police in Limassol clashed with a group of roughly 100 youths on Holy Saturday night, using chemical dispersants to break up an attack involving Molotov cocktails, fireworks, and stones. The incident occurred on Ypsonas to Erimi road, where masked youths targeted vehicles. One police vehicle was destroyed, four others damaged, and two bottles of flammable liquid were found as evidence. The Cyprus Police Association condemned the attack and promised a strong response. Earlier that day, an 18-year-old was arrested with 1,807 firecrackers during a traffic stop.
Police in Cyprus responded to various incidents over the Easter weekend, including public nuisance complaints, firework and cracker offenses, and instances of youth delinquency. They collaborated with the Fire Service to tackle fires and confiscate illegal fireworks and crackers, with no reported injuries. Several individuals were arrested for possession of fireworks and crackers, including a 19-year-old in Nicosia, a 42-year-old woman with her child, a 49-year-old man with his child in Larnaca, and a 21-year-old man in Paphos. The most significant incident occurred in Kiti village, where youths caused a disturbance with a bonfire and set off crackers towards officers and a resident’s house, prompting Fire Service intervention. Despite police efforts to secure the area, the youths returned to cause further damage before fleeing.