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Lefkoşa crime arrests and prosecutions

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Lefkoşa resident arrested for threatening mother with scissors

In late July 2026, Lefkoşa police carried out a series of arrests targeting a range of offenses. Individuals were detained for attempting to forge passport exemption seals, for illegal residency, for causing public disor

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North Cyprus synthetic cannabinoid smuggling

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Lefkoşa police seize 600 g synthetic cannabinoid in Okaliptüs Operasyonu

In early July 2026, North Cyprus authorities detained two individuals suspected of transporting synthetic‑cannabinoid material concealed in paper. The arrests marked the first reported intervention in a series of investi

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Northern Cyprus public service exams

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated

Latest: Kamu Hizmeti Komisyonu wraps up public service and English exams in Northern Cyprus

The Northern Cyprus Public Service Commission announced that its Public Service Qualification and English language exams would be held on 25‑26 July 2026, detailing venues, candidate quotas (5,865 total) and procedural i

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