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Man Arrested After Leading Police on Chase and Colliding with Patrol Cars

Published February 27, 2026, 09:17
Man Arrested After Leading Police on Chase and Colliding with Patrol Cars

A 38-year-old man was arrested in Larnaca following a chase and collision with two police patrol cars. The incident began when the driver refused to stop for a traffic check by the Traffic Headquarters and OMOD near the Kalochori roundabout. He violated traffic lights and, while attempting to escape into a dead end in Aradippou, collided twice with the patrol cars, causing material damage. The driver was arrested and found to be driving without a driver's license, insurance certificate, and suitability certificate, while the vehicle's license was suspended. Furthermore, the breathalyzer test showed a reading of 39μg, exceeding the legal limit of 22μg. Aradippou Police Station continues the investigation.