Larnaca has a big problem. Bad groups are hurting businesses. People are scared. The groups want money from shops. They do bad things like fighting. Some people think police were slow. This helped the bad groups get strong.
The problem started months ago. Bad groups asked for money from shops. This got worse in summer. Now, there are fights. Small shops and restaurants are hurt. They must pay a lot of money.
Things got very bad lately. Someone shot near the police. This is very brave. Before, people hit a restaurant. These are not small problems. Big groups are working together. They want to control bad businesses.
Police caught seven people. But, many bad people are free. The bad groups are smart. Some people say police leaders were not fast. Business owners are not happy. Some police are not happy.
This crime is bad for Larnaca. It is not a safe place now. If bad groups are not stopped, the city will be hurt. The next weeks are important. We will see if police can make Larnaca safe.