Police in Limassol address two separate criminal investigations

Limassol authorities are currently handling two distinct major criminal investigations. In the first case, three individuals were arrested and later released pending further investigation regarding the October 16 kidnapping and assault of a 24-year-old Turkish Cypriot. The victim reported being forced into a vehicle and stabbed in the leg by his abductors, who allegedly suspected him of involvement in local dog thefts. Police state that the victim initially claimed his injuries resulted from a traffic accident.

In a separate case, five Syrian nationals, aged 20 to 29, were arrested in connection with a violent home invasion on October 8. The suspects, who remain at large, allegedly broke into a residence in Sfalangiotissa, tied up a 43-year-old businessman and his 36-year-old wife, and stole approximately 5,000 euros, 1,000 US dollars, and jewelry valued at over 100,000 euros. Authorities are still searching for two additional suspects involved in this robbery. Evidence, including clothing and tools, was recovered during a house search, and the five suspects are scheduled to appear before the Limassol District Court for a remand hearing.