Pafos Live 22 June 2025
At a time when public trust in the authorities is being tested, the Paphos Police Directorate proves in practice that there are still police officers who honour their duty and love their job. After a recent complaint of a citizen whose vehicle was stolen, the police response was immediate.
The members of the Paphos Police mobilized without delay, starting intensive investigations and utilizing information and evidence they gathered, the stolen vehicle was located and the suspects, a man and a woman in the Mouttalos district were arrested. The speed and efficiency with which the Paphos police officers acted demonstrates not only their professional training, but also their deep dedication to the protection of citizens and their property.
In fact, at a time when various incidents have shaken the public's trust, the attitude of the Paphos Police is an example to be emulated. Such positive actions substantially contribute to strengthening the feeling of security in society.
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Pafos Press
Authorities in Paphos are investigating a case of vehicle theft and forgery, following a complaint from a foreign permanent resident of Tremithousa, who reported that a car rental company vehicle, which he was using and was parked outside his residence, had been stolen.
Through examinations and the use of information, as well as through material from closed-circuit surveillance, the Police secured testimony against a 31-year-old Greek Cypriot from Paphos, for whom an arrest warrant was issued.
Last night, at around 10:20, in a coordinated operation by the Paphos Police Department, the suspect was located outside his home in Paphos, in a vehicle of the same make and description as the stolen one but with different registration numbers.
In the passenger seat was a 30-year-old Greek Cypriot woman, who, as it was determined, is the owner of the license plates that the vehicle bore falsely - plates that had been illegally placed on the car in question.
The two were arrested on warrants and taken into custody.
The case is being investigated for offenses:
- – Conspiracy to commit a felony
- – Vehicle theft
- – Forgery
- – Driving with fake license plates
- and other traffic offenses
A great disturbance was caused today by a young man who had placed towels on a sunbed on a beach in Protaras in order to hold them and, when they were moved by an employee of the Municipality, according to the instructions given to them and according to the official policy announcement of the Municipality, he allegedly attacked and punched an employee and then fled.
As stated in an announcement by the Municipality, the case was immediately reported to the Police and the alleged perpetrator was identified by members of the Police in cooperation with the Municipality's service. The alleged perpetrator is expected to be brought before the court by the Police.
The Municipality of Paralimni – Deryneia expresses its abhorrence for the serious incident under investigation of alleged assault and causing bodily harm.
Finally, as it is pointed out, the Municipality of Paralimni-Deryneia warns that it will not tolerate incidents in which the physical integrity or dignity of its staff is endangered under any circumstances and that in such phenomena every legal remedy will be exhausted in order to render justice.
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Iran attempted to attack Israelis in Cyprus, but the Police of the Republic of Cyprus prevented the attack, says Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar.
As Saar writes, thanks to the activity of the Cypriot security authorities, in cooperation with the Israeli security services, the terrorist attack was prevented, while at the same time thanking Cyprus "for its immediate and effective actions".
In his post, Saar states that, "the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps – the terrorist arm of the Iranian regime – attempted to carry out an attack against Israeli citizens in Cyprus.
– Thanks to the activity of the Cypriot security authorities, in cooperation with the Israeli security services, the terrorist attack was prevented.
– Israel thanks Cyprus for its swift and effective actions.
The Iranian criminal regime deliberately targets Israeli citizens both in Israel and abroad.
Israel will continue to act to remove the existential threat posed by the Iranian terrorist regime."
It is recalled that the arrest of an Azerbaijani as a suspect for terrorism was proceeded today by the TAE Headquarters, following information that it is directly organizing a terrorist attack. The suspect was brought this morning before the Limassol District Court, which ordered his detention for a period of eight days, in a closed-door procedure, due to the nature of the case.
According to information from Filenews, on 20/06/2025, highly confidential and highly reliable information was received at the TAE Headquarters from a foreign collaborating service. The information stated that the suspect is in Cyprus and is collecting information from April 2025 until today, regarding the presence of a foreign military force on the island, and possibly planning an immediate terrorist attack.
According to the same information, the suspect is allegedly a member of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards.
From physical surveillance carried out since June 2025, by a collaborating service, it was found that the suspect lives in an apartment near the British bases in Zakaki, Limassol, an area adjacent to the British bases.
It should be noted that, during the surveillance, the suspect appeared to be moving on foot near the British bases, holding a large camera with a magnifying glass almost daily, as well as three mobile phones. He allegedly took photos with both his phones and other electronic devices, repeatedly recording suspicious movements. At the same time, he took printed notes.
In addition, it was found that he travelled from Limassol to Paphos by bus, and then went by another bus near the "Andreas Papandreou" air base. There he also moved suspiciously, taking various photos, on suspicion that he was spying on military installations.
He is being investigated for offences of terrorism, espionage, conspiracy to commit a felony and other related offences.
In a statement, the Police say that today, following a coordinated operation by the TAE Headquarters, a person who appears to be related to terrorism offenses was arrested.
He appeared in the morning before a District Court and an 8-day detention order was issued against him, for offences related, among others, to terrorism and espionage.
The investigative work is in progress.
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Cyprus Police
A 31-year-old man was located and arrested by members of the Police, who was wanted in connection with the investigated offenses of conspiracy to commit a felony, causing malicious damage, receiving stolen property and theft, which were committed between the dates of June 04-05, 2025 in Paralimni. The arrested person was brought before the Famagusta District Court today, which issued an eight-day detention order. It is recalled that a 35-year-old man is still wanted for the same case. The Paralimni Police Station continues the examinations.
