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Europol Delegation Visits Cyprus on Initiative of Police Chief

Published January 19, 2026, 08:24

A delegation from Europol is currently in Cyprus on the initiative of the Chief of Police, Themistos Arnautis, as part of the 'Cyprus Police 2030' modernization program. The visit aims to strengthen the operational capabilities of the Cyprus Police, with a particular focus on intelligence-led policing and combating serious and organized crime. Europol will provide expertise and specialized guidance in the design and implementation of modern analytical and operational practices. This collaboration is directly linked to the ongoing establishment of the new Organized Crime Unit (OCU), a central element of the modernization of the Cyprus Police.