Police have arrested a 29-year-old resident of a Larnaca district village in connection with the conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder, and arson of four vehicles and other offences committed at a car yard in Pyla on 14 August.
The suspect is expected to appear before court tomorrow for a remand hearing.
The arrest brings to six the number of people detained in connection with the case. Five suspects were previously remanded to criminal court and remain in custody.
The five include a 44-year-old convict at the Central Prison, who allegedly gave orders for the criminal act, a 17-year-old accused of shooting at the security guard, a 23-year-old believed to have set fire to the company’s vehicles, a 17-year-old who allegedly drove the getaway vehicle, and a 27-year-old for whom there is evidence he handed over the vehicle to the perpetrators.
The five face serious charges, including conspiracy to commit murder, conspiracy to commit a felony, attempted murder, arson, illegal possession of a firearm, and illegal possession of explosive materials.
