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Explosion at Company Offices in Limassol - Firecracker with Gasoline Used

Published January 6, 2026, 10:19
Explosion at Company Offices in Limassol - Firecracker with Gasoline Used

An explosion occurred in the early hours of the morning at the offices of a financial services company in Limassol. Police determined that the explosion was caused by a firecracker enhanced with gasoline, which was placed at the entrance of the offices by an unknown perpetrator. The explosion caused damage to the glass facade of the offices, which are located in the Mesa Geitonia area. Police are investigating the possibility of a criminal act and are investigating the case as attempted destruction of property with explosives. According to the Police, the perpetrator appears to have used a factory-made paper firecracker, which he enriched with gasoline to increase its explosive power. The exact nature of the criminal act and the perpetrator's motives remain unknown. The area was checked by the Police to collect evidence and testimonies. Investigations are ongoing with the aim of identifying and arresting the perpetrator, as well as fully determining the circumstances that led to the explosion.