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Shell Casings and Bloodstains: What Was Found at the Scene of the Fierce Clash, Three More Arrests

Published January 18, 2026, 07:25

A fierce clash with gunshots occurred in the center of Larnaca on Saturday, leading to the arrest of four individuals. Initially, a 48-year-old man was arrested after being taken to the hospital with injuries allegedly sustained during the clash. Police are investigating the incident as a shooting during a dispute between two groups. During the scene investigation, two pistol casings and bloodstains were found. Simultaneously, searches were conducted at various properties in the area. In one apartment, inhabited by three men aged 26, 28, and 29, eight military cartridges of nine millimeters were confiscated. The three residents of the apartment were arrested for the illegal possession of explosives and are being held in custody to assist with the investigation. The clash involved the use of crowbars and axes, as shown in a video circulating on social media. Police have identified and confirmed the identities of individuals involved in the incident. The Minister of Justice, Kostas Fytiris, expressed concern over the increase in crime and stated that the government is determined to combat organized crime and all forms of illegality. The Mayor of Larnaca, Andreas Vyras, also condemned the serious incidents of violence that took place near the police headquarters.