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Cyprus / This Happened in a Village: Police Officer Called the Community Leader to Watch Over a Suspect Until He Could Get to an Accident Scene (VIDEO)

Published March 11, 2026, 20:15
Cyprus / This Happened in a Village: Police Officer Called the Community Leader to Watch Over a Suspect Until He Could Get to an Accident Scene (VIDEO)

A very unusual incident was described by the community leader of Palaiochori, Tasos Michaelides, regarding the understaffing of the local police station. As he stated, an officer asked him to go to the station to temporarily replace him while he had to respond to an emergency. Mr. Michaelides mentioned that the police station serves many communities and has only one officer, while suspects are often held at the station. This incident highlighted the problem of staff shortages and the difficulties faced by police officers in the area. The community leader mentioned the incident during a discussion about a traffic accident involving a school bus, while also pointing out the problems with access to ambulances in the area. However, the incident with the police officer caused particular impression due to its unusual nature.