Police have arrested a 55-year-old betting shop owner in connection with two vehicle arson cases investigated in Larnaca district between 1 and 12 November 2026.
According to police, the suspect was arrested on 14 November following the evaluation of information and witness testimony during a coordinated operation by the Larnaca CID, assisted by the Intelligence and Special Operations Subdivision of the Serious Crime Directorate.
The 55-year-old appeared before Larnaca District Court on Sunday, which issued a five-day detention order to facilitate police investigations.
The suspect is being investigated on suspicion of conspiracy to commit a felony and arson.
According to investigations conducted so far, the motives behind the two incidents appear to be personal and retaliatory.
Investigations by Larnaca CID are continuing.
