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2 clusters · 21 sources · 9 days · First seen · Last updated
Police activity in Cyprus and Turkey
Overview
Law enforcement in Cyprus and Turkey have conducted various arrests involving public disturbances, theft, and fraud.
In late October, police in Cyprus arrested individuals for alcohol-related disturbances and illegal spearfishing, while also detaining persons residing without valid permits. In Adana, Turkey, a man was arrested following a violent carjacking that resulted in a vehicle crash.
By early November, investigations shifted toward deception and forgery. In İzmir, Turkey, several individuals were arrested for allegedly impersonating journalists and law enforcement officers on social media using fake credentials. In Nicosia, Cyprus, two individuals, O. K. and Ü. A., were arrested for allegedly forging official documents to submit 135 fraudulent work permit applications through a government portal by exploiting a single caregiver authorization.
On November 4, police in Lefkoşa, Cyprus, arrested five individuals in connection with a major jewelry heist. An employee, identified as B. K., allegedly stole assets valued at approximately 20 million TL, including gold coins, various currencies, and gold jewelry sets. Following a police operation at a cafe, five suspects were apprehended and some stolen gold was recovered.
Entities
Kyrenia · Nicosia · Salim Hilaloğlu · Anni Asel · Lapta
Timeline
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesPolice arrest individuals in separate incidents in Cyprus and Turkey
Police in Cyprus and Turkey have made several arrests, including a windshield-breaking drunk driver in Gemikonağı and a carjacker in Adana who crashed a stolen vehicle during a pursuit.
Sources
boldmedya.com · bursahakimiyet.com.tr · ceske-vystoupeni.cz · cumhuriyet.com.tr · gazetepusula.net · gazeterize.com · giynikgazetesi.com · gundemkibris.com · haberport.com · icetickets.dk · ilkhaber-gazetesi.com · kibrisgazetesi.com · kibrismanset.com · konyayenigun.com · mersinhaber.com · safakgazete.com · skiersski.com · sondakikakibris.com · wwj.co.jp · yenialanya.com · yenisafak.com
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