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Greek Cypriot arrested in north in fake passport case

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Greek Cypriot arrested in north in fake passport case

A Greek Cypriot man appeared in court in the north for his part in a case involving third country nationals allegedly traveling to and from the north using fake passports. The police understood upon receiving the passport that it was counterfeit. The passenger ran off and re-entered the north via a military base. The Greek Cypriot man claimed he was approached at a petrol station and offered money to take the passenger to the Republic. The police found the hire car used in the incident in Trikomo and arrested both brothers who were in the car.

Court binds Oroklini weapons cache suspects to trial, seeks motive

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Court binds Oroklini weapons cache suspects to trial, seeks motive

Two men, aged 46 and 35, were remanded in custody and committed for trial on July 1 in connection with a large weapons cache found in an Oroklini cemetery. The defendants face serious charges related to possessing explosives and firearms without a license. The cache, believed to be linked to underworld figures, included an array of weapons such as missiles, explosives, and a silenced pistol. Police are awaiting forensic results to determine if the weapons were used in past crimes and to identify potential accomplices through fingerprints or DNA evidence. Bail was rejected for both suspects, who will await trial in Central Prisons.

July 1 trial date for suspects in massive weapons find

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July 1 trial date for suspects in massive weapons find

Two men, aged 46 and 35, were arrested as suspects after a large weapons stash was discovered in a cemetery in Oroklini. They will remain in custody until their next court date on July 1. The weapons cache included various firearms, ammunition, explosives, and silencers, making it possibly the largest amount of weapons and explosives found in Cyprus to date.

Maths teacher in custody for allegedly abusing pupils

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Maths teacher in custody for allegedly abusing pupils

A 49-year-old maths teacher has been remanded in custody for eight days in Nicosia for two cases of sexual harassment involving underage female pupils aged 16 and 13. The 16-year-old reported that the teacher touched her thigh and breast during a lesson, while the 13-year-old also filed a complaint leading to the suspect’s arrest. The suspect’s detention order expires on May 28, with the possibility of renewal for further investigations.

Parked car thieves caught in Limassol and Larnaca, including a minor

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Four people have been arrested for stealing parked vehicles and taking property in Limassol and Larnaca. In Limassol, a 64-year-old man reported his van stolen with tools inside, which was later found with the tools missing. Two men, aged 31 and 28, were arrested in connection with the theft. In Larnaca, a 64-year-old man reported money stolen from his unlocked vehicle, leading to the arrest of a 19-year-old and a 17-year-old.

Man guilty of sexually abusing 11-year-old foster daughter

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Man guilty of sexually abusing 11-year-old foster daughter

A 50-year-old man was convicted on 15 charges of sexually abusing his 11-year-old foster daughter over the course of a year, as ruled by a court in Limassol. The man committed the crimes against the minor in the home where she lived as a foster child. The court found prosecutors’ witnesses credible and the defense witnesses, including the accused, unreliable. The defendant denied the charges, leading to a trial. The victim, now 14, was placed in the foster home three years ago after receiving little affection from her biological parents. She eventually spoke out about the abuse, leading to a complaint with authorities and the subsequent prosecution at the Limassol Criminal Court.

Origins of recovered military-grade weapons investigated

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Origins of recovered military-grade weapons investigated

– The G3 military rifle found in an Oroklini cemetery did not originate from the national guard, but likely came from the Turkish army.
– The recovered weapons included a rocket launcher, cartridges, a pistol with a silencer, and improvised explosive devices, one of which was connected to a mobile phone.
– The bust was described as possibly the largest number of weapons and explosives found in Cyprus to date.
– Two men, aged 46 and 35, were remanded in connection with the case after being seen taking items from the grave where the weapons were stored.
– Police are examining all possibilities regarding the origin and purposes for which the arms were intended.

Drug squad followed largest-ever arms cache suspects for hours

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Drug squad followed largest-ever arms cache suspects for hours

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.

Remands after , ‘largest ever’ weapons cache found (updated)

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Remands after , ‘largest ever’ weapons cache found (updated)

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.

Attempted murder in Nicosia

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Attempted murder in Nicosia

A 30-year-old woman jumped out of the first-floor balcony to escape her violent husband. Her husband, aged 44, was arrested and remanded in court for eight days.