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Court Decision Today on Detention of Five Linked to Protection Rackets and Drugs

Published January 26, 2026, 06:08
Court Decision Today on Detention of Five Linked to Protection Rackets and Drugs

The Larnaca District Court will announce its decision today regarding the police request for an eight-day detention of the five suspects arrested for involvement in a criminal organization and other offenses. The organization is alleged to be involved in drug trafficking and to impose 'protection' on nightclubs in Larnaca through violence, receiving money in return. Their activity is estimated to have been ongoing for three years. One of the suspects is already on trial for attempted murder. Videos from the suspects' mobile phones appear to further implicate members of the organization.