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20-Year-Old Held for 8 Days in Connection with Larnaca Shooting

Published February 22, 2026, 14:05
20-Year-Old Held for 8 Days in Connection with Larnaca Shooting

A 20-year-old man has been placed under an 8-day detention order following a court decision, in connection with the shooting incident near the Larnaca ADE on January 17th. The man was arrested on Saturday based on a court warrant and is accused of possessing and transporting a firearm, as well as aiding and abetting after the commission of the offenses. According to information, he is alleged to have assisted in the transport of weapons at the behest of a wanted person. The Larnaca TAE continues its investigation into the case, while five individuals are already on direct trial for participation in a criminal organization related to the same incident.