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Poachers Threaten Gamekeepers' Lives, Raising Security Concerns

Published January 11, 2026, 14:12
Poachers Threaten Gamekeepers' Lives, Raising Security Concerns

Gamekeepers in Paphos were confronted by poachers, with one of them threatening their lives with a weapon. The incident occurred during a patrol when the gamekeepers spotted two poachers and attempted to arrest them. One of the poachers threatened the gamekeepers with a gun to escape, while the other was arrested. Despite the immediate threat, the gamekeepers remained calm and managed to arrest one suspect and seize evidence. However, the arrested individual was released as the judge did not approve the request for a detention order, causing significant concern to the ISOTITA Trade Union, which has been requesting gun permits and self-protection equipment for gamekeepers for years.