Car bomb in Limassol: three arrests, three wanted over murder plot
Police have foiled a murder plot against a former convicted killer using an explosive device in his vehicle. Three people have been arrested in Nicosia, while another three are being sought.
Operation "AEGIS": three arrests over planned bomb attack in mountainous Limassol
Three people known to authorities have been arrested in Nicosia following a coordinated police operation that thwarted a murder plot involving an explosive device in a car. The target was a former serious offender living in a community in mountainous Limassol, according to reports by Dialogos.
The man had been previously convicted of murder and, following his release from prison, settled in mountainous Limassol. According to information reported by Alpha, police obtained evidence of a plot to eliminate him, which involved placing an explosive device in his vehicle.
As part of the operation codenamed "AEGIS", members of the Organised Crime Directorate (ΔΑΟΕ) arrested three people aged 36, 48 and 70 in Nicosia. Simultaneously, investigations are being carried out at various locations based on relevant warrants.
Three other people are being sought in connection with the same case. Two of them are believed to be abroad, whilst it is not ruled out that the third could be located and arrested during the night, according to available information.
Investigators are examining a possible motive of settling scores between individuals who are alleged to be active in the underworld. Specifically, at the centre of the investigation are financial disputes that are alleged to have arisen from the provision of protection to various individuals. This particular theory is being investigated, without further details having been released regarding the nature of the disputes or the relationships between those involved.
The three arrested individuals are expected to be brought before the Nicosia District Court on the morning of Wednesday, 11 November. Police will request the issuance of remand orders to facilitate the investigation.
The case is ongoing. Authorities are investigating the alleged murder plot, possible motives and the role of each of the six people who have come under scrutiny.
Source: Dialogos