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Sea Chase in Ormideia: Wanted Brothers Arrested After Pursuit by British Bases Police

Published January 3, 2026, 10:12
Sea Chase in Ormideia: Wanted Brothers Arrested After Pursuit by British Bases Police

Authorities of the British Bases arrested two wanted brothers accused of attempted murder against a 36-year-old Syrian in Ormideia. The arrest took place after a sea chase, when members of the British Bases Police spotted a boat carrying the suspects and they attempted to flee. Following a coordinated operation with the Larnaca Port Police, the two men were immobilized and arrested. Procedures are underway to hand them over to the authorities of the Republic of Cyprus in order to be brought before a court. The bloody incident took place on December 20th on Independence Street in Ormideia.