Three Arrested in Nicosia for Arson, Robbery, and Drug Possession
Police in Nicosia have arrested three individuals suspected of involvement in robberies, arson, and drug-related offenses.
According to the police press office, officers conducted a search at the residence of a 23-year-old man as part of an ongoing investigation into a series of crimes committed between December 2 and December 11, 2024. When officers entered the home with a search warrant, they also found two other men, aged 18 and 44.
During the raid, police seized a loaded revolver with three bullets, 120 grams of methamphetamine, two precision scales, and other evidence.
All three suspects were taken into custody. Authorities later confirmed that two additional suspects had been arrested in connection with the case, bringing the total number of detainees to five.
Seized Items: Drugs and a Firearm
Police say the ongoing investigation aims to determine the suspects’ full involvement in robbery, arson, and drug distribution.
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