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Police Officer Detained Over Attack on Camera Operator

Published March 18, 2026, 10:11
Police Officer Detained Over Attack on Camera Operator

A special constable is being held for two days to facilitate investigations into the attack on a traffic camera operator on the Paphos – Limassol highway on March 12th. The officer has been suspended by order of the Chief of Police. According to police, three individuals parked near the operator's vehicle and one of them sprayed the 36-year-old with spray, while the other two damaged the car. The operator went to the police station to report the incident. Another person, aged 37, had also been arrested in connection with the same case. Paphos TAE continues investigations to fully clarify the case and identify all those involved. The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, when the operator was in a parking area along the highway for speed camera control. The attack caused concern among authorities and led to the immediate mobilization of the police. The case is being investigated thoroughly and investigators are collecting testimonies and evidence to reveal the motives of the perpetrators and bring them to justice. Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the authorities.