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Illegal Entry into the Republic: 27-Year-Old Paid 57-Year-Old for Transport from the Occupied Territories – Both Arrested

Published March 4, 2026, 14:14
Illegal Entry into the Republic: 27-Year-Old Paid 57-Year-Old for Transport from the Occupied Territories – Both Arrested

Police arrested two individuals, aged 57 and 27, for assisting with the illegal entry into the Republic of Cyprus. The 27-year-old, a third-country national, allegedly paid the 57-year-old a sum of money to transport him from the occupied territories to the free areas. As the 57-year-old attempted to flee, he was arrested after resisting. He was found in possession of €7,500 and 15,475 Turkish Lira, the source of which is under investigation. Both were brought before a court and are being held for six days for further investigation.