Two men arrested in Limassol for shooting at a business

On August 11, 2026, police in Limassol arrested two men, aged 20 and 36, in connection with a shooting incident targeting a liquor store owned by a 40-year-old Russian businessman. The attack occurred in the early hours of March 31, 2026, in the Germasogeia area, when a passenger on a motorcycle fired shots at the storefront before fleeing the scene. While some initial reports cited June 3 as a key date, investigations clarified that this date related to the receipt of intelligence and discovery of damage at a related corporate office site, while the primary criminal act took place in March.

Investigators utilized dozens of CCTV cameras to track the motorcycle and a vehicle associated with the suspects, eventually identifying them and securing warrants. A tip received on June 3 identified the 20-year-old suspect as the shooter and owner of the white motorcycle, while the 36-year-old was implicated in the coordination of the act. Both suspects were brought before the Limassol District Court, which ordered their detention for eight days. The Criminal Investigation Department (TAE) continues to examine evidence, including seized mobile phones and a pair of gloves found in the younger suspect's vehicle, though both men have denied involvement.