Pafos Live 2 November 2024
Members of the Police proceeded to the arrest of a 33-year-old man, as part of an investigation into drug trafficking and illegal possession of a firearm, which were found after a search of the residence of a 34-year-old man, carried out by members of the Police in Paphos, last May.
The case is being investigated by the Anti-Narcotics Service – YKAN (Pafos District Unit), in cooperation with the Pafos ICF.
In particular, as part of the investigation into the case of illegal possession of drugs with the intention of supplying to another person, evidence emerged against the 33-year-old.
A judicial arrest warrant was issued against him, under which he was arrested around 1.00 yesterday afternoon and detained for the purpose of police examinations.
The investigation of the case began after a quantity of cannabis with a gross weight of 10kg and 71g, as well as a loaded firearm, was found at the residence of another suspect, a 34-year-old man, on May 07. The 34-year-old had been stopped for inspection by members of the YKAN, while he was traveling by car in an area of Paphos.
Based on a court warrant, a search of the 34-year-old's residence followed, where members of the Police located the quantity of cannabis and the loaded firearm. The 34-year-old was arrested and detained. Laboratory tests showed that the amount of cannabis found was nine kilograms and 299 grams.
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Filenews
A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion in connection with an attack on a food delivery man committed on October 29 on Anexartisias Street in Limassol.
According to police, the 22-year-old is believed to be one of four people in a vehicle from which an unknown substance was thrown in the face of a 28-year-old food delivery man, causing him to burn his eyes. The food delivery man demanded an explanation and was then allegedly attacked by the four unknown persons, who fled when noticed by citizens.
The vehicle was found in a parking lot in Mesa Geitonia, while two more people, 20 and 22 years old, were arrested and detained in the case.
A fourth person is wanted in the case.
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Cyprus Mail
A 22-year-old man appeared in court in Paralimni on Friday, accused of having committed a string of burglaries and thefts from pubs and beach bars in Paralimni and Ayia Napa.
Famagusta district police spokesman Steve Theodoulou explained that cash, electronic devices and food and drink items with a total value of €4,295 were stolen from the pubs and beach bars.
The man is the fifth to be arrested in connection with the thefts, with the four other arrestees all aged 17 years old.
Two of the others are currently being held in Nicosia after being arrested for other “similar cases”, while the remaining two remain in custody after having been arrested in Ayia Napa last month.
