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Famagusta Gazette

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Busy spell for police in Cyprus

ByFamagusta Gazette

Mar 26, 2025

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Four assailants robbed a kiosk in Polemidya, Limassol yesterday morning, assaulting the 32-year-old owner before stealing money, alcohol, and tobacco products, according to Haravgi.

Police are reviewing CCTV footage and collecting witness statements to identify the culprits.

Separately, narcotics officers in Limassol raided the home of a 24-year-old suspect, seizing approximately 400 grams of drugs and €13,290 in cash. Authorities believe the man has ties to a criminal organization and intended to distribute the drugs.

Finally, staff at Larnaca State Hospital staged a one-hour work stoppage in protest after relatives of a patient verbally attacked a nurse and a police officer on duty.

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