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Man Dies, Four Hospitalized in Cyprus: Drug Link Investigated

Published January 5, 2026, 05:09
Man Dies, Four Hospitalized in Cyprus: Drug Link Investigated

A 78-year-old man was found dead at his home in Larnaca, while four people, including his 73-year-old wife, are hospitalized in serious condition. Police are investigating the case, examining the possibility of drugs in the water from a water cooler, as the victim's son was arrested a few days earlier for possession of hard drugs. The 78-year-old's wife drank lemonade made with water from the cooler and felt unwell, while the other individuals showed symptoms during a 'condolence coffee' at the victim's home. The scene remains cordoned off, and results from chemical analyses of the water cooler and an autopsy are expected to determine the exact cause of death. The condition of the 78-year-old neighbor who is also hospitalized is critical and he is intubated.