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Five Arrested in Larnaca for Organized Crime and Multiple Offenses

Published January 23, 2026, 06:26

Larnaca police have arrested five individuals as members of a criminal organization operating in the area since 2023. The arrests were made as part of an investigation into offenses such as conspiracy, extortion, demanding property under threats, and money laundering. During searches of the suspects' homes and vehicles, cash, gold jewelry, mobile phones, bulletproof vests, replica pistols, and a firearm were found and confiscated. The arrested individuals are expected to appear in court for the issuance of detention warrants. The investigation is ongoing.