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Alert at Larnaca Airport ends after suspicious passenger detained

ByFamagusta Gazette

Feb 24, 2025
Larnaca Airport

Authorities in Cyprus have lifted the alert at Larnaca Airport following the detention and questioning of a suspicious passenger from a Moldova flight.

The aircraft, which landed at 11:00, was initially isolated but moved to the regular parking area by 14:00.

Minister of Transport Alexis Vafeadis confirmed that passengers disembarked.

The police and fire department inspected the aircraft, and one person was taken to the Larnaca Police Headquarters for questioning.

Vafeadis reassured that normal airport operations have resumed, and the process of passengers leaving the airport is underway.

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