“Authorities” in the occupied north have arrested nine men aged between 25 and 42 on conspiracy charges after they allegedly attempted to cross into government-controlled areas of Cyprus.
The suspects were arrested on Tuesday evening in the village of Fyllia when authorities stopped two vehicles during a routine check, according to Turkish Cypriot media.
Officials discovered the passengers had paid a combined sum of 1,300 euros and 300 dollars to the drivers for transport to the southern part of the divided island.
The men remain in custody as authorities continue their investigation into the case.
