Filenews 28 March 2026
The presence and action of the Police last night was intense, throughout Cyprus, with organized patrols in key points of urban areas, with the aim of preventing serious criminal acts, ensuring public order and increasing the sense of security of the public.
As part of these operations, the Police proceeded to arrest four persons, for offenses related to illegal stay on the territory of the Republic of Cyprus, driving under the influence of alcohol and illegal possession of drugs.
During the night, 1,035 vehicles were stopped for inspection and 1,282 drivers and passengers in them were checked. At the same time, 41 inspections of premises were carried out, from which 6 complaints emerged for violation of their license terms, with the aim of dealing with phenomena of delinquency.
During traffic checks carried out, 283 complaints were made concerning various traffic violations, of which 92 concerned exceeding the speed limit. At the same time, 30 drivers were found to be driving under the influence of alcohol while another 8 were found positive in a preliminary test for driving under the influence of drugs. Finally, as part of the police examinations, 20 vehicles were detained.
Coordinated policing operations, for the prevention and suppression of crime, continue daily, with an enhanced police presence, targeted controls and immediate operational action, in order to protect citizens and ensure public order.
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An attempted murder of a 34-year-old Greek Cypriot was committed shortly after midnight in Protaras. The 34-year-old is the owner of a nightclub and known to the authorities.
Ten minutes after midnight, while a 34-year-old man was driving his car on Protaras - Cape Greco Avenue, despite the Pernera traffic lights in Paralimni, he received a number of shots. According to information, the bullets that hit the car were at least four. The 34-year-old was driving a hummer-type car, which has the steering wheel on the left side.
At some point, at traffic lights, he was approached by a vehicle in which two people were riding, one of whom started shooting at him.
Despite the fact that the shots hit the 34-year-old's vehicle, he was not injured.
From the first examinations, it appears that there were two perpetrators and they were hiding in a field, where they ambushed him. They then got into a car and left the scene.
Forces of the Famagusta Police Department rushed to the scene and put the tent, in which examinations are being conducted, under guard for the collection of evidence.
It is noted that shortly before 1 o'clock, an abandoned car was found on fire in a field in Xylofagou, near the Ayia Napa - Rizoelia highway (territory of the British Bases). The car is estimated to belong to the perpetrators who are believed to have escaped in another vehicle that was waiting for them in the area.
The scene is guarded by the British Bases Police. The TAE of Famagusta continues the examinations.
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The Paphos District Court yesterday sentenced a 35-year-old and a 19-year-old to prison terms of three and a half and two and a half years respectively, after finding them guilty of charges of illegal possession of drugs for the purpose of supplying to other persons.
The above were arrested in Paphos by members of YKAN on September 24, 2025, as part of a coordinated operation. Cannabis with a total gross weight of 62 grams, cocaine with a total gross weight of 15 grams, metal crushers and a precision scale were found in their possession.
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The Famagusta Criminal Court today sentenced a 49-year-old man from the province of Famagusta to seven years in prison, after finding him guilty of charges of illegal possession of drugs for the purpose of supplying to other persons.
Specifically, after a coordinated operation carried out on 19/10/2025 by the Anti-Drug Service (YKAN) in the province of Famagusta, a quantity of cannabis with a gross weight of 860 grams was found in the home of the 49-year-old, as well as a quantity of cocaine with a gross weight of 270 grams.
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The Supreme Court rejected the appeal of a motorcyclist who was injured when he tried to avoid a dog, upholding the awarded compensation of €600 as reasonable, despite his claims that the amount was insufficient.
The case concerned a traffic accident that occurred on Kantaras Avenue, in Kaimakli, when the appellant, riding a motorcycle, tried to avoid a dog that entered the road under the supervision of the respondent. In an attempt to prevent the collision, he lost control of the motorcycle, as a result of which he fell on the asphalt and was injured.
According to the findings of the court of first instance, which were not disputed in the appeal, the injured man was taken to the First Aid Department of the Nicosia General Hospital, where it was found that he had suffered muscle strains and abrasions in various parts of his body, such as the right leg, shoulder and elbow. He also experienced neck and rib pain, with restriction of movement for a few days. Medical examinations did not show any fractures, while he was recommended to use a soft cervical collar. He fully recovered within a short period of time, with no permanent residues and was absent from work for three days, without loss of income.
The court of first instance, taking into account the nature of the injuries, the duration of the suffering and the relevant case law, awarded the plaintiff the amount of €600 as general damages, as well as statutory interest from the date of the creation of the enforceable right.
In his appeal, the appellant argued that the amount was insufficient and that the court did not adequately justify its decision, nor did it rely on comparable cases. In addition, he claimed that the injuries sustained by a motorcyclist in a moving fall are more painful and severe than other cases.
The Supreme Court, in examining the sole ground of appeal, reiterated the basic principle that it does not interfere with the amount of damages determined by the court of first instance, unless it is established that the law has been misapplied or that the amount is manifestly insufficient.
In its judgment, the Court noted that no additional medical evidence was adduced to substantiate a longer duration or severity of the injuries. Therefore, the court of first instance could not speculate as to the extent of the appellant's suffering.
At the same time, it was pointed out that the cases invoked by the appellant concerned clearly more serious injuries, with a longer recovery time, medical monitoring and in some cases permanent problems or psychological effects, elements that are not present in the present case.
The Supreme Court concluded that the appellant's injuries were of a minor nature, without fractures or complications and that his full recovery occurred in a short period of time. Therefore, the amount of €600 was considered reasonable and in accordance with the case-law and the principles of awarding compensation.
In the end, the appeal was rejected in its entirety, with the Court awarding additional costs of €500 to the appellant and in favour of the respondent, plus VAT where applicable.
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The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by an Israeli citizen, upholding the issuance of a search warrant issued by the Limassol District Court in June 2025, in a case linked to a complaint for drug delivery and inappropriate behaviour against a woman.
The decision was issued unanimously by a three-member composition of the appellate court, which held that the court of first instance had rightly rejected an application for a privileged Certiorari order aimed at the annulment of the search warrant.
The case concerns an incident that took place on the night of May 30, 2025 in a nightclub in Limassol, when the appellant allegedly administered the complainant substance through the nose, as a result of which she became semi-unconscious. According to the complaint, inappropriate physical contact followed. The woman reported the incident to the Police on June 1, 2025, with tests showing the presence of cocaine in her body, although she denied using drugs.
The search warrant was issued on the basis of affidavit that there was reasonable cause to believe that the appellant's residence and vehicle contained evidence, including drugs, his mobile device and the clothes he was wearing at the time in question.
The appellant initially appealed to the Supreme Court, arguing that there was insufficient evidence linking the wanted objects to the searched premises and that the warrant was issued in violation of the relevant legislation. His application was rejected at first instance, with the court ruling that the circumstances justified the existence of reasonable suspicion.
In the appeal, the appellant reiterated the arguments of the lack of connection between the offences under investigation and his residence or vehicle, as well as the failure of the court of first instance to examine a relevant legal claim.
The Supreme Court, examining the case, pointed out that the issuance of a search warrant is governed by Article 27 of the Criminal Procedure Law and presupposes the existence of reasonable cause that objects related to the commission of a criminal offense are located in a specific area or can constitute evidence.
As emphasized in the decision, the concept of "reasonable suspicion" sets a low evidentiary threshold and does not require full proof of the offense, but sufficient testimony to create a possibility of locating relevant evidence. The Court underlined that each case is assessed on the basis of its particular circumstances.
In the present case, it was held that the testimony of the administration of a narcotic substance by the appellant to the complainant, in combination with the results of the medical examinations, could reasonably lead to the conclusion that there may have been narcotic substances or their residues in his residence or vehicle.
At the same time, the Court rejected the claim that there was no sufficient description of the clothing, noting that it was identified as the clothes worn by the appellant at the relevant time.
In relation to the second ground of appeal, the Court held that the reference of the lower court to the connection of the premises under investigation with the offences under investigation was within the framework of the legislation, as the core of the procedure concerns precisely the search for objects related to criminal acts.
In conclusion, the Supreme Court ruled that there was no reason to interfere with the first-instance decision and dismissed the appeal in its entirety, upholding the legality of the search warrant.
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A serious incident of attack against members of the Police took place in Larnaca.
Specifically, around 11 pm, information was received about a fire in a garbage can, in front of the church of Saints Afxentios and Efstathios.
Upon the arrival of the police force, unknown persons fired fireworks at the patrol car in front, without any injury or material damage occurring.
A fire brigade also rushed to the scene to extinguish the fire.
Examinations are being carried out to verify the details of the perpetrators.
