Arrest of a suspect for an investigated case of assisting the illegal entry, transit and stay in the Republic – He was taken into custody – The case is being investigated by the TAE of Nicosia
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In the arrest of a 21-year-old man, members of the Police proceeded, regarding an investigated case of assistance with the purpose of obtaining profit, of the illegal entry, transit and stay of a national of a third country on the territory of the Republic. The suspect was taken into custody, with TAE Nicosia investigating the case.
The 21-year-old suspect was arrested on a warrant issued following testimony obtained, according to which he is involved in illegal migrant trafficking. He was arrested after an operation by members of the TAE and YAM of Nicosia, shortly after 6:00 this morning, in an apartment in Nicosia, where he lives.
In the apartment of the 21-year-old suspect, as well as in his car, after investigation also carried out pursuant to a court warrant, various items of evidence, including travel documents, the origin and authenticity of which are being investigated, were found and seized for examination.
