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New Arrest in Connection with Shooting and Clash in Larnaca

Published February 21, 2026, 17:01
New Arrest in Connection with Shooting and Clash in Larnaca

Police in Larnaca have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with the investigation into the shooting and clash that took place in Larnaca on January 17th. The suspect is considered a suspect for possession and transport of a firearm, as well as for complicity after the commission of the offenses. According to the Police, the 20-year-old is alleged to have assisted, along with another person, in the transport of weapons and providing assistance after the clash, at the behest of a wanted person. The suspect is a recognized political refugee and is expected to be brought before the Provincial Court for the issuance of a detention order. The Police continue their investigations into the case, aiming to fully reveal the circumstances and those involved in the clash and the shooting.