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Large-Scale Operation in Larnaca Extended to Central Prisons - 23-Year-Old Arrested

Published January 22, 2026, 19:15
Large-Scale Operation in Larnaca Extended to Central Prisons - 23-Year-Old Arrested

The police in Cyprus carried out an extensive operation in Larnaca and the Central Prisons, resulting in the arrest of a 23-year-old defendant for attempted murder committed in Larnaca in recent months. The operation took place after incidents that occurred in the center of Larnaca last Saturday. A total of ten people were arrested during the operation. Among those arrested are two businessmen, one of whom was the victim of an attempted murder in July, as well as security guards and other individuals involved in organized crime. The operation began at noon and focused on combating crime and restoring order in the area. Authorities are expected to continue their investigations to fully clarify the incidents and identify any further involved parties. The arrest of the 23-year-old is a significant development in the investigation of the attempted murder, while the arrests of the businessmen and security guards indicate the involvement of organized criminal groups in the incidents.