Police on Saturday said that a pharmacy in Paphos suffered damage to its facade and interior following an explosion that took place earlier this morning.

According to Paphos police press officer Michalis Nicolaou, the explosion took place at 4.10am outside the entrance of the pharmacy, which is owned by a 34-year-old woman.

Nicolaou stated that an investigation conducted at the scene of the incident revealed that the explosion was caused by an improvised explosive device.

The statement went on to say that the Paphos crime investigation unit has been dispatched to the site to continue their examination of the scene and the surrounding area in search of evidence.