Filenews 1 November 2023
After the brutal murder of Thanasis Kalogeropoulos, within less than 48 hours another murder was committed, this time of Alexis Mavromichalis (Alexoui).
According to reports, 45-year-old Mavromichalis while in an apartment in the Acropolis area of Nicosia received only one bullet from a sniper while on the balcony of his apartment on the second floor.
At the first light of day, the scene was visited by the Chief of Police, Stelios Papatheodorou.
His vital organs were affected and despite the efforts of doctors, shortly after midnight, the victim breathed his last at Nicosia General Hospital.
Three more assassination attempts were made against Alexis Mavromichalis, in 2004, 2008 and 2015.
Shortly after the murderous attack, a vehicle reportedly declared stolen was spotted on fire near the exit of Kotsiatis, near the Nicosia-Limassol highway.
Authorities did not rule out the possibility that the car was linked to the incident, with the perpetrators setting fire to cover their tracks.
The perpetrators of the murder of Thanasis Kalogeropoulos on Monday morning had taken a similar action, which does not exclude the possibility that the two murders are linked.
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A six-year prison sentence was imposed today by the Larnaca Permanent Assize Court. The case had been investigated by the district unit of YKAN in Larnaka.
The case concerned the discovery last May, in the possession of the 38-year-old, as well as in his orchard, in the district of Larnaka, quantities of cannabis weighing approximately 798 grams and cocaine weighing approximately 128 grams.
On May 20, shortly before 2.30 p.m., members of the Larnaca YKAN stopped the 38-year-old for checking, while he was leaving his orchard in an area of Larnaka. In a search, he was found in possession of three nylon bags containing a total of 204 grams of cannabis, three nylon bags containing a total of 78 grams of cocaine, and the sum of 1,860 euros.
Subsequently, the orchard was searched, pursuant to a court warrant, where a buried plastic barrel containing 594 grams of cannabis, 50 grams of cocaine, and a scale with traces of cannabis were located and seized. Then, a cannabis plant, about 90 cm high, was found, which was planted near the fence of the orchard. Also, 17 firecrackers and 25 fireworks were located and confiscated.
The 38-year-old was arrested for a flagrant offence and detained to facilitate interrogations, while upon completion of police examinations, the drug trafficking case was registered for immediate trial before the Larnaca Permanent Assize Court.
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A 31-year-old woman in Paphos was spotted in the early hours of the morning driving under the influence of drugs, having also committed any kind of traffic offence before being immobilized by the Police.
The female driver was spotted shortly after midnight by members of Team Z who were conducting traffic checks on Tombs of the Kings Avenue, driving at excessive speed and committing various other traffic offences.
The 31-year-old's vehicle was driven at an excess of the speed limit, namely at 70 kilometers instead of 50 kilometers that was the allowed limit. When the driver stopped, she underwent a drug test with a positive indication.
The 31-year-old driver also failed to hold a certificate of fitness for her vehicle. She was arrested and taken to the Paphos Police Headquarters, where she was charged in writing and released to be summoned later.
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Cyprus Mail
Paphos police on Wednesday were seeking two suspects in a case of theft, which reportedly took place on Monday.
According to spokesman Michalis Nicolaou, on Monday a woman reported that between the hours of 8.45 am and 6.30 pm, her apartment was allegedly broken into, and €70 were stolen from her bag.
Entry was gained by breaching the main entrance.
During the investigation, Paphos police secured testimony against two persons who are permanent residents of Cyprus, aged 31 and 34.
Arrest warrants have been issued against them and they are wanted, facing charges of conspiracy to commit felony burglary and theft.
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