Security camera footage captures the actions of the robbers, who smashed the storefront and stole from a pharmacy in Paphos.
According to information from the police so far, after police withdrew from the area, a group of young people allegedly carried out attacks on stores, causing damage to at least eight businesses.
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The incidents were reported in various areas of the district, including Paphos, Chloraka, and Tala.
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The damage caused to the properties is being documented and assessed by the relevant authorities, while police investigations are underway to identify the individuals involved in the incidents.
The sequence of events—with the police operation occurring first and the vandalism following—is now the focus of the investigations. At the same time, residents are calling for more effective policing, expressing fears that the situation could escalate.
Business owners in the affected areas are being asked to document the damage and file the necessary reports, while the police are expected to provide more details on the extent of the incidents and the progress of the investigations once they are completed.
Video source: Pafos Press
Source: CNA
