Cyprus police conduct nationwide security operations and make multiple arrests
On the night of October 30 to 31, 2026, the Cyprus Police conducted intensive, nationwide security operations across major urban centers. The effort aimed to prevent criminal activity and maintain public order. Officers stopped 847 vehicles, checked 1,126 individuals, and inspected 43 premises, resulting in 310 traffic citations and 12 traffic investigation cases. Across the island, 14 individuals were arrested for various offenses, including illegal possession of firearms, drug offenses, theft, and assault.
In a specific incident in Limassol on October 31, police arrested a 27-year-old Israeli man and a 22-year-old Brazilian woman after discovering a sawed-off shotgun and 11 rounds of ammunition in their vehicle. The suspects were identified following a tip-off about a firearm in a parked car on Georgiou Gennadiou Street. Both suspects have been detained while the Limassol Criminal Investigation Department (TAE) conducts further inquiries.
In separate operations in the Limassol district, the Multipurpose Special Action Unit (MMAD) searched three properties. A 47-year-old was arrested and remanded for three days after 33 military-grade cartridges were found in his home. A 50-year-old was also arrested for illegal possession of a Flobert-type firearm and 14,000 euros, while a 39-year-old was charged in writing regarding prohibited ammunition. Investigations into all cases remain ongoing.