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A subsequent search of the grave revealed a military-grade arsenal, including an anti-tank launcher, missiles, explosives \u2013 one rigged for detonation via mobile phone \u2013 and a silenced pistol.<br \/>\nPolice are awaiting forensic results to determine if the weapons were used in past crimes and to identify any potential accomplices through fingerprints or DNA evidence.<br \/>\nThe court rejected bail for both suspects, who will be transferred to Central Prisons to await trial.<br \/>\nRead more:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-in-cyprus-com wp-block-embed-in-cyprus-com\"><\/figure>\n<p>weapons cache. weapons cache, underworld figures, forensic results<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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