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AKEL: Why Isn't the Underworld Being Arrested? – Calls for Immediate Action Against Organized Crime

Published January 22, 2026, 12:03
AKEL: Why Isn't the Underworld Being Arrested? – Calls for Immediate Action Against Organized Crime

AKEL is calling on the state to take immediate action against organized crime, raising questions about the lack of arrests despite authorities' statements that they know the members of the underworld. The party argues that citizens have the right to live in safety and demands the restoration of a sense of justice and trust in society. In its announcement, AKEL wonders why, while the authorities have fully mapped the networks of organized crime and have the legal tools, they are not proceeding with arrests. It raises the issue of political will, ability, or even tolerance towards the underworld. AKEL points out that it is common knowledge who is involved in illegal activities, such as protection rackets, drug trafficking, and control of nightlife. Despite successive changes of Ministers and assurances of determination, the party states that there are no substantial results, leading to the emboldening of organized crime. AKEL emphasizes the need for a full-scale and relentless confrontation between the state and organized crime, in order to ensure the safety of citizens and restore trust in society.