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Gamekeepers Raise Security Concerns – 'Enough is Enough'

Published January 11, 2026, 14:14
Gamekeepers Raise Security Concerns – 'Enough is Enough'

Gamekeepers in Cyprus are facing serious security issues, as demonstrated by a recent incident in Paphos where a gamekeeper was threatened with a weapon by a poacher. Despite the successful arrest of one perpetrator, the other managed to escape. The ISOTITA trade union expresses strong protest over the judge's decision to release the arrested individual, believing that this hinders law enforcement and endangers the lives of gamekeepers. They are urgently requesting permission to carry firearms and self-defense equipment, as the situation has reached a critical point.