Letymbiotis on Organized Crime: "A Situation That Cannot Be Tolerated" – But the Surge Continues

Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis commented on the recent scenes of violence in Larnaca, describing them as "abhorrence and anger" and reiterating President Christodoulides' position that the situation with organized crime is unacceptable. Despite assurances of determination to combat organized crime, the phenomenon is on the rise, with authorities searching for three suspects and making new identifications. Mr. Letymbiotis acknowledged the chronic nature of the problem, while also emphasizing the government's "genuine will" to strengthen the means of the state. However, he admitted that changes are not yet visible in the daily lives of citizens. The emphasis is on the need for immediate and effective state intervention, as delays in addressing the problems lead to a deterioration of the situation. This statement underlines the criticality of the situation and the need for specific measures. Overall, the Government Spokesman's statement, while expressing the government's determination, is accompanied by the admission that the situation is serious and requires immediate and effective action, without presenting specific solutions or immediate changes.