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Mystery Surrounds Death of 78-Year-Old in Larnaca, Investigation Ongoing

Published January 5, 2026, 13:27

A 78-year-old man was found dead at his home in Larnaca, while four people, including his wife, were hospitalized after consuming an unknown liquid. The autopsy conducted did not provide definitive answers regarding the cause of death, and samples have been taken for laboratory tests, with a focus on the liquid found in the water cooler. The son of the deceased has been arrested for possession of illegal substances. The condition of the hospitalized individuals is stable, with one person remaining in critical, but improving, condition. Investigations are ongoing, with the involvement of the Drug Squad (YKAN), and the possibility of drug involvement is being examined.