Police thwart planned assassination in Limassol

On November 10, 2026, the Cyprus Police Anti-Organized Crime Division (DAOE) launched a large-scale operation, codenamed "Aegis," to thwart a planned assassination in Limassol. The targeted individual is reportedly a Limassol resident and former convict known to the authorities. Law enforcement acted on intelligence suggesting that the criminal act was imminent.

During the operation, authorities arrested three suspects aged 36, 48, and 70 in Nicosia. While some local sources initially reported the arrests occurring in Limassol, official reports confirmed the suspects were apprehended in Nicosia based on testimony provided by the intended target. The investigation is ongoing, and police are actively searching for at least one additional suspect against whom an arrest warrant has been issued. All suspects are described as individuals well-known to law enforcement, with some alleged to have significant involvement in criminal circles.

The operation highlights an intensified approach by the Cyprus Police to combat organized crime through preventive, intelligence-led action. The suspects remain in custody to facilitate the ongoing investigation as police continue to evaluate evidence and operational data.