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Organised ring poaches hares almost nightly near Androlykou, committee told

A well-organised group is poaching hares almost every night around Androlykou, using off-road vehicles and powerful spotlights, the head...
Local

Court rejects bail bid for Larnaca businessman in fraud case

The Permanent Criminal Court of Larnaca today rejected a request for the conditional release from a 44-year-old businessman from...
Local

Mafia boss’s UAE arrest attracts Russia’s interest; Cyprus Police follows developments

Russia is reported to be showing interest in the case of the man known as "Edik," who, according to...
World

Alleged criminal group leader “Edik” reportedly in UAE custody

A man known as "Edik," also known as "Foni" ("Voice"), reportedly considered to be the leader of a criminal...
Local

Four suspects in extortion and organised crime case appear in court

Four suspects arrested on suspicion of threats, extortion and membership of a criminal organisation were brought before Larnaca District...
Local

Arrested police officer allegedly coached witness to protect colleague

A 42-year-old police officer has been arrested on suspicion of approaching a prosecution witness and directing his testimony to...
Local

Second police officer arrested in major Limassol money laundering probe

A 42-year-old police officer was arrested yesterday on a court warrant in connection with an ongoing investigation into money...
Local

Larnaca and Nicosia businessmen arrested in organised crime operation spanning three years

Larnaca CID arrested four people on Wednesday in a coordinated operation across Larnaca and Nicosia districts on suspicion of...
Local

Limassol couple seen as key link in organised crime probe

Three suspects arrested on Thursday after a major operation by the police unit tackling organised crime have remained silent...
Local

Police officer arrested in major Limassol money laundering operation

Police arrested a serving officer and two other suspects in two separate operations in Limassol on Thursday targeting organised...
Local

Independent criminal investigator to probe Annie Alexui’s complaints against seven police officers

Cyprus's independent police complaints authority held an emergency session on Holy Thursday and wrote to the Attorney General seeking...
Opinion

The surveillance case was everyone’s failure

Crime is rampant; we see it striking every night in Limassol. The Republic is under threat from external enemies,...
Local

Cypriot FBI gets its chief as launch date comes into focus

Cyprus's planned organised crime task force — widely referred to as the Cypriot FBI — is moving closer to...
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