31-year-old man arrested in Famagusta following discovery of illegal items

On June 30, 2026, police in Cyprus arrested a 31-year-old man in Famagusta following a series of searches conducted under judicial warrants. Authorities inspected the suspect's residence, vehicle, and a shipping container. During the operation, police discovered a grenade, which is preliminarily identified as being for training purposes, alongside electronic devices, various electrical tools, and a small quantity of cannabis. The suspect was initially arrested for flagrant offenses and subsequently detained under a formal arrest warrant to facilitate the ongoing investigation. The case is being handled by the Famagusta Criminal Investigation Department (T.A.E.) and the Drug Law Enforcement Unit (Y.KA.N.). The individual is scheduled to appear before the Famagusta District Court for a detention order hearing. The investigation into the origin and purpose of the seized items remains active.