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Police intensify operations as arrests rise following Xylofagou brawl

On July 16, 2026, police announced the arrest of two more Syrian suspects, aged 24 and 25, in connection with a violent brawl that occurred in Xylofagou on July 8. While some reports mention the incident occurred on the evening of July 8, others specify it took place in the afternoon, involving dozens of participants wielding clubs and metal bars. A total of five individuals have been arrested so far, while authorities continue to search for five additional suspects. In a separate, nationwide law enforcement operation, police arrested ten people for various offenses, including fighting and drug possession, following widespread security patrols. During these operations, officers stopped 824 vehicles, conducted 452 traffic reports—162 of which were for speeding—and seized nine vehicles. Additionally, a distinct police operation in Paphos led to 101 traffic reports and the seizure of four vehicles within a five-hour window. Investigations into the Xylofagou incident are being led by the Famagusta Criminal Investigation Department.

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Police arrest two more suspects over Xylophagou brawl
en.philenews.com · 16 July 2026, 08:18
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Cyprus Mail · 15 July 2026, 10:36
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en.philenews.com · 12 July 2026, 16:43
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Sigmalive English · 28 June 2026, 10:26
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Cyprus Mail · 26 June 2026, 10:11
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Cyprus Mail · 24 June 2026, 18:33
Fifteen arrested in overnight police checks
Cyprus Mail · 22 June 2026, 10:20
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Sigmalive English · 18 June 2026, 09:46
Police arrest 10 in overnight operations across Cyprus
en.philenews.com · 17 June 2026, 09:27
Seven arrested in overnight police operations
Cyprus Mail · 2 June 2026, 11:36
Four arrested in overnight police operations
Cyprus Mail · 31 May 2026, 10:57
Eight arrested in islandwide police operations
Cyprus Mail · 28 May 2026, 10:00