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Cash, Mobiles, Gold, Weapons, Bulletproof Vests, Clubs: Homes of Five are Organized Crime Hideouts

Published January 23, 2026, 14:34

The Larnaca Police are continuing their investigation into the armed conflict that took place in the city center. Five people have been arrested and brought before the Larnaca District Court, charged with participation in a criminal organization and other offenses. Among the arrested are two businessmen who had met with the complainant a few days before the conflict. The complainant, the owner of a car rental office, claimed that the meeting was social and that he had no complaint against the two businessmen. One of the suspects is on trial for attempted murder against one of the businessmen. The court decided to detain the five suspects for a period of eight days in order to continue the investigations.