Cyprus Police Chief Themistos Arnaoutis has ordered two separate investigations following Sunday’s incident when hunters staged a protest that blocked traffic on the Nicosia-Limassol highway, according to a police statement released Wednesday.
The investigations, initiated following directives from Justice and Public Order Minister Marios Hartsiotis, will examine both administrative and potential criminal aspects of the incident.
Deputy Police Chief Panikos Stavrou will conduct an administrative investigation focused on police handling of the situation before and during the protest. This inquiry will assess operational decisions and response protocols implemented by officers at the scene.
Simultaneously, a criminal investigation will examine potential offences committed by any individuals during the demonstration. This inquiry will be led by Police Inspector A’ Panagiotis Kountoureshis, Director of the Crime Combating Department at Police Headquarters.
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