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Anti-Organized Crime Tool Remains Inactive in Cyprus

Published January 20, 2026, 05:19
Anti-Organized Crime Tool Remains Inactive in Cyprus

The article reports that a law allowing for the monitoring of telephone conversations and their use as evidence in court has remained inactive since 2020. This means that the Police and CYPRUS Intelligence Service (KYP) lack an important tool for combating organized crime. The delay in activating the law raises questions about the effectiveness of the authorities in tackling organized crime. The article also includes a note regarding the website's comment posting policy.