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2 clusters · 2 sources · 25 days · First seen · Last updated
Criminal activity and violent crime in Cyprus
Overview
Criminal activity in Cyprus has involved various violent incidents and organized theft across multiple districts.
In late July 2026, court proceedings were initiated for separate violent crimes. In Larnaca, a man pleaded not guilty to eleven charges involving the threat and forced confinement of two women. In Aradippou, a 22-year-old was referred to trial for attempted murder following a stabbing incident.
By late August 2026, police investigations expanded to include a wave of burglaries and vandalism in the Paphos district. An organized group on a motorcycle targeted gas stations, pharmacies, and mini-markets, stealing goods valued at approximately 4,000 euros. Additionally, authorities investigated a targeted attempted murder in Agia Napa, where gunmen fired at a 33-year-old man’s vehicle. Investigators recovered shell casings and a burned-out getaway vehicle with fraudulent license plates, suggesting a potential link to a convicted inmate.
Entities
Timeline
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22 days ago
[CRIME] 2 sourcesCyprus police investigate Paphos burglaries and Agia Napa attempted murderCyprus police are investigating a series of organized burglaries in Paphos and a targeted attempted murder in Agia Napa involving an ambush and indiscriminate gunfire.
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about 2 months ago
[CRIME] 2 sourcesCyprus Courts Hear Separate Violent Crime Cases in Larnaca and AradippouCyprus courts are handling two violent cases: a 36‑year‑old charged with kidnapping and knife threats in Larnaca, and a 22‑year‑old charged with attempted murder after a stabbing in Aradippou.
Sources
dialogos.com.cy · sigmalive.com