Mass animal poisoning reported in Vavla

Residents of the small village of Vavla in the Larnaca district have reported a distressing wave of animal deaths, claiming that approximately 30 cats and a stray dog have been found dead in recent days. Local community members and officials have described the incident as a criminal act of mass poisoning, noting that it is the second such occurrence in the area within the past two years. Similar mass poisonings were previously reported in the village in October 2024.

Lefkara Mayor Sofoklis Sofokleous has condemned the acts, labeling those responsible as criminals. In response to the outcry, the mayor, along with representatives from the municipality's health service, visited the scene to inspect the area. While residents have formally notified the Animal Police and requested an immediate investigation, municipal officials, including Deputy Mayor Giorgos Pattichis, noted that they have not yet found definitive evidence or specific toxic substances to confirm the exact cause of death at this stage. Authorities are currently investigating whether these deaths were the result of deliberate poisoning as suspected by local residents, who remain deeply concerned for the safety of their remaining pets and stray animals.