The 30-year-old man who was wanted for firing shots in the heart of Paphos has been located and arrested.
According to the police, the 30-year-old was arrested to facilitate the investigation into a case involving the offenses of illegal possession of a firearm and illegal possession of explosives, which occurred today, October 8, 2026, in the Paphos district.
The photograph and identifying information of the 30-year-old were released to the public today, October 8, 2026, in order to gather information that could help locate him.
At around 2 a.m. today, a report was received regarding a gunshot fired in an area in downtown Paphos.
Police officers went to the scene, where, during their investigation, they found a pistol inside a flower bed, and a shell casing was found a short distance away.
The scene was cordoned off for investigation, and a statement was taken from the 30-year-old.
