Limassol officials discuss police restructuring and public safety improvements

On Friday, September 4, 2026, Minister of Justice and Public Order Costas Fitiris met with Limassol Mayor Yiannis Armeftis to address urgent concerns regarding policing, crime, road safety, and urban infrastructure in the city. The primary focus of the meeting was the relocation of the Limassol Police Directorate (ADE) from its current facilities to a new, modern building on suitable state-owned land. Mayor Armeftis requested that the existing site be transferred to the local authority for municipal use once the force vacates the premises.

To address rising public safety concerns, Minister Fitiris committed to bolstering police presence by deploying new recruits to increase bicycle patrols and strengthen the rapid response 'Z' unit. These measures follow recent public pressure, including inquiries from Disy MP Fotini Tsiridou, who demanded a comprehensive crime prevention plan and enhanced patrolling along coastal paths and the Dasoudi area. The discussions also covered noise pollution and the operation of the delinquency council, as local authorities continue to seek long-term solutions for community safety.