A 30-year-old Israeli soldier was placed in custody for three days on Sunday, in whose luggage a loaded magazine was found during a security check at the port of Limassol as he was preparing to depart on a cruise ship.
The 30-year-old was brought before the Limassol District Court this morning, which issued a three-day detention order against him, to facilitate the police investigation.
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According to reports, the Israeli man was scheduled to depart on Saturday afternoon with his wife on a cruise ship from the port of Limassol.
During a search of his luggage, a loaded magazine was discovered, prompting authorities to take action and arrest him.
The 30-year-old was taken to the Limassol Police Headquarters, while police investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances under which he was in possession of the magazine.
Source: CNA
