Pafos Live 2 April 2026
The Police arrested a 46-year-old man yesterday, Wednesday, to facilitate investigations into an explosion that occurred in Paphos on March 30, 2026.
According to the Police, the explosion occurred in the early hours of last Monday, at the offices of a company in Paphos. The explosion caused damage to the glass of the main entrance and the walls of the building.
From the examinations carried out at the scene, it was found that the explosion was caused by the detonation of an improvised incendiary object, containing a factory firecracker.
Further examinations secured testimony against the 46-year-old, on the basis of which an arrest warrant was issued against him. The 46-year-old was located and arrested yesterday afternoon in Paphos.
A quantity of cannabis, with a gross weight of 4,5 grams and a knife, were found in his possession, which were confiscated as evidence.
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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, members of the Police identified and arrested a total of six persons for various offenses including illegal possession of drugs and attempted destruction of property with explosives.
During the night, 665 vehicles were stopped for inspection and 860 persons in them were checked. At the same time, 21 inspections of premises were carried out, with the aim of dealing with phenomena of delinquency, from which three complaints emerged.
During traffic checks carried out, 419 complaints were made for various traffic offenses, of which 232 concern driving at excessive speed and six concern driving under the influence of alcohol. A total of 33 alcohol tests were carried out. Also, as part of the police examinations, nine vehicles were detained.
Coordinated policing operations, for the prevention and suppression of crime, continue daily, with an increased/enhanced police presence, targeted controls and immediate operational action, with the aim of increasing the sense of security of citizens/protecting citizens and ensuring public order.
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In the context of collecting and evaluating data, members of YKAN stopped around 10.30 yesterday morning for a check, a car driven by a 27-year-old man, on a street in Limassol.
During the investigation that followed, two packages containing cocaine, with a total gross weight of about two grams, were found in the possession of the 27-year-old, while inside the car, a package containing cocaine with a gross weight of four grams, an ecstasy pill, a precision scale and a sum of money of €2,010 was found. The 27-year-old was arrested for a flagrante delicto.
This was followed by a search by virtue of a court warrant at the home of the 27-year-old in Limassol, where he lives with a 39-year-old woman. During the investigation carried out in the presence of both, 29 packages containing cannabis, with a total gross weight of 293 grams, five packages containing cannabis resin with a total gross weight of 13 grams, three precision scales with traces of cannabis and white powder, six preparations of anabolic substances, the sum of €1,350 and $100, as well as various other items were found.
A search was also carried out in the car of the 39-year-old where four packages containing cannabis with a total gross weight of about 40 grams were found, two packages of mushrooms with a total gross weight of 45 grams, two packages containing cannabis resin with a total gross weight of eight grams, four packages containing cocaine with a total gross weight of approximately seven grams, one package containing ketamine with a total gross weight of five grams, one package with a total gross weight of MDMA of 16 grams, 24 ecstasy pills and four e-cigarettes, containing the substance CBG.
The above persons were taken to the offices of YKAN where they were re-arrested by virtue of court warrants and taken into custody. Today they are expected to appear before the Limassol District Court, for the issuance of a detention order.
YKAN continues the examinations.
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A case of attempted destruction of property with explosives is being investigated by the TAE of Famagusta.
Around 1:30 in the morning today, there was an explosion outside the house of a 49-year-old man in Deryneia.
Police pyrotechnicians have rushed to the scene and are conducting examinations. The 49-year-old has not bothered the authorities before.
The explosion caused damage to the garage door of the house.
The examinations continue.
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The authorities of the British Bases made 10 arrests for drug cases, traffic violations and duty-free products, with the Police also issuing a warning about Easter firecrackers.
British Bases Police (BB) has announced that joint operations have been carried out over the past month in cooperation with Cyprus Police, the United Nations and the BB Customs and Immigration Department, with the aim of preventing the illegal use and import of Easter firecrackers.
With Orthodox Easter now less than two weeks away, police confirmed that seven operations have been carried out in the BB area since mid-February, with more expected to follow in the coming days.
So far, thanks to the success of the annual campaign, it has not been necessary to confiscate Easter firecrackers, however several arrests have been made for various types of criminal activity.
Deputy Police Officer Markos Petrou, who is in charge of operations in Dhekelia, explained the importance of cooperation between the organizations involved.
As he said: "We are all aware of the dangers posed by Easter firecrackers and the damage they can cause. In previous years we have also seen these illegal fireworks smuggled in through the crossing points through the occupied areas. Working with our partners in the Department of Customs and Migration, the United Nations and the Cyprus Police, we have been able to address this problem and the results show that the effort is paying off."
Another result of joint operations is the ability to crack down on other forms of crime, according to the Deputy Police Officer.
He went on to say: "During these operations we made an additional 10 arrests for drug cases, traffic violations and duty-free products – mainly cigarettes and tobacco – while the Cyprus Police has also opened three cases of its own."
"It is especially important to have this kind of presence to keep our communities safe. Through cooperation and knowledge sharing, our action can extend far beyond the boundaries of the BB and we can all contribute together to a safer Cyprus as a whole."
Deputy Lieutenant Antonis Demetriou, who is leading the operation for the Akrotiri area, said: "The period before Easter creates significant challenges and increased demands on police resources, both in the BB and in the Republic of Cyprus.
''Juvenile delinquency and antisocial behaviour are recurring phenomena that can escalate quickly, if not addressed with a properly organized and preventive strategy.''
"It is essential that our communities feel safe at this time, and we remain fully committed to achieving this goal."
In both the eastern and western regions of the BB, information campaigns have also played an important role in the preparation for Easter.
Police officers visited schools of all levels to highlight the dangers of using fireworks/firecrackers, while there was close cooperation with local communities to ensure that everyone remains safe on Easter Sunday.
"As is the case in many cases, information is the key," explained Chief Police Officer Petrou.
"Our police officers on both sides of the island visited schools to inform children about the dangers of using these firecrackers.
"You're putting yourself and others at risk."
"We understand that this is a custom, but times change and safety must come first. That's why we're determined to pass this message on to children of all ages.
"We have also talked to the community leaders to ensure that all lampratzias are legal and safe. This means that we know where they will be lit, who will light them and what materials will be used. If these simple rules are followed, then Easter can be celebrated in the safest way.
"We want people to enjoy this important time of year, but safety remains the most important element."
