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Police Van Stolen During Foot-and-Mouth Disease Checks

Published March 24, 2026, 07:01
Police Van Stolen During Foot-and-Mouth Disease Checks

A person has been arrested for the theft of a police van used for checks related to foot-and-mouth disease in the province of Larnaca. The suspect provided some explanations, which are being investigated by the authorities. Simultaneously, the police officer who was near the van during the theft has been suspended, in order to investigate the circumstances of the incident and why he was in a private vehicle. The van was stolen around 01:00, and the officer on duty noticed the perpetrator boarding the vehicle. A chase ensued in a private vehicle, which ended in a dead-end road where the suspect abandoned the van and fled on foot. The authorities continue their search for the perpetrator and to clarify his motives. The incident has raised questions about the security of official vehicles and patrol procedures. The case is being examined in detail, with emphasis on the conditions that allowed the theft and the perpetrator's escape. Authorities are trying to understand if there were omissions or errors that contributed to the incident.