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Police activity in Cyprus and Turkey

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2026-11-04 19:56 UTC → 2026-11-05 17:32 UTC · added ~~removed~~

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~~ individuals, O. K. and Ü. A., were arrested for allegedly forging official documents to submit 135 fraudulent work permit applications through a government ~~portal.~~ 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. Additionally, two individuals, O. K. and Ü. A., were arrested for allegedly committing large-scale work permit fraud by exploiting a single caregiver authorization to register 135 foreign nationals through the Lefkoşa Labor Department’s portal.

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