Yesterday and today, the police conducted targeted investigations in the province of Larnaca after information regarding the activity of an organized crime group.
Yesterday, searches were carried out on the basis of five warrants. Nothing incriminating was found in the houses and cars of the suspects. However, in a place under police surveillance, a Kalashnikov assault rifle, 2.5 kg of cannabis, half a kilo of high-powered explosives, 2 electronic detonators and other items related to cannabis cultivation were found. The weapon, explosives and drugs were buried in the ground or hidden in a field the owner allegedly had no knowledge of. Investigations are ongoing.
The control teams for the implementation of decrees are being reinforced with 75 police officers
