Second arrest for the eight migrants found in Aglantzia; they entered from the occupied territories

Police officers in Nicosia arrested a second suspect in connection with a case involving the facilitation of illegal entry, transit, and stay in the Republic. The suspect is a 26-year-old man who was arrested shortly before 9:00 p.m. last night pursuant to a court warrant.

A 22-year-old man was also arrested on October 19, 2026, in connection with the same case. He is currently being held for eight days, pursuant to a court order issued on October 19, 2026, by the Nicosia District Court, following a request from the police, for the purpose of investigating the case.

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This case involves the apprehension of eight individuals, who were located by members of the YAM Headquarters at approximately 10:30 p.m. on October 18, 2026, in an area of Aglantzia, where, according to the evidence under review, they had entered illegally via the occupied areas of the Republic.

The Nicosia CID is investigating the case.

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