Officers from the Crime Prevention Unit of the Nicosia Police Directorate conducted a nighttime operation in the Alayköy landfill area, apprehending eight suspects who were allegedly conspiring to commit a serious offence and preparing to cross illegally from northern Cyprus into the south.
The operation took place at around 9:00 p.m., with all eight individuals detained at the scene. Authorities indicated the group had formed a covert alliance with the intent to carry out a serious crime.
In a separate incident in Famagusta, a suitcase belonging to an individual was stolen from a parking lot in front of a business. Following an investigation, suspect M.G.A. (male, 38) was identified and apprehended as he attempted to cross into northern Cyprus through the Derynia Land Crossing Point.
Also in Famagusta, M.B. (male, 19) was arrested after he brandished an illegally possessed knife at U.D. (male, 19) during an altercation in the corridor of a third-floor apartment. The knife was seized as evidence.
In Kyrenia, R.D. (female, 24), found to have a blood alcohol level of 264 milligrams, was arrested for causing a public disturbance by shouting loudly in a public place. Additionally, one person was detained across the country for residing without a valid permit during routine police checks.
