LIMASSOL, CYPRUS – Limassol police have made two arrests in connection with an alarming discovery outside a local café on Christmas Day, where an explosive device and a container of flammable liquid were found. The incident, which is being investigated as a potential act of property destruction, has sent ripples of concern through the community, particularly as the 44-year-old suspect apprehended is already facing charges for a comparable offence.
The discovery was made in the early hours of December 25th, when an explosive contraption and a canister filled with accelerant were strategically placed outside a business premises in Limassol. The items remained undiscovered for several hours before an unknown individual collected them later in the day. It was only after the café owner reported the unsettling find to the Limassol Criminal Investigation Department that the gravity of the situation became apparent. A subsequent police examination confirmed the nature of the objects, prompting an immediate and intensive investigation.
The breakthrough in the case came swiftly, leading to the apprehension of two men. The 44-year-old suspect, whose identity has not been released, was already in police custody for an unrelated but similar incident, underscoring a pattern of alleged criminal activity. An arrest warrant was subsequently issued for him concerning the Christmas Day incident, leading to his re-arrest. Simultaneously, authorities secured an arrest warrant for a 36-year-old man, who was also apprehended. Both individuals are currently being held to assist with ongoing inquiries, with police working to establish the full extent of their involvement and any potential motives.
This latest development is being treated as the second documented instance of attempted property damage in the Limassol district within a short timeframe. The evidence gathered thus far appears to have directly linked the two arrested men to the placement of the dangerous materials outside the café. While the investigation remains active and police are meticulously piecing together the sequence of events, the focus is firmly on ascertaining whether this was an isolated act or part of a broader campaign. The presence of an explosive device, even if not detonated, represents a significant escalation and a grave threat to public safety.
The Limassol CID is appealing to the public for any information that might shed further light on the incident. Authorities are keen to understand the movements of the suspects and to identify any potential accomplices or further targets. The swift arrests demonstrate the police’s commitment to maintaining order and security, particularly during sensitive periods like the festive season. The community, however, will undoubtedly be seeking reassurance that such brazen acts of attempted destruction will be met with the full force of the law, and that preventative measures are being adequately reinforced to deter future occurrences. The ongoing investigation is expected to provide further clarity on the circumstances and the individuals involved.