Two arrested at Pournara for inciting people smuggling

Two people were arrested at the Pournara migrant reception centre for posting a video announcing the arrival of migrants in Cyprus to inform people smugglers.

The two suspects, 28 and 20, were arrested for facilitating illegal entry, transit and residence in violation of the Immigration Law and for offences under the personal data protection law.

Nicosia CID is investigating a case against two individuals, who were arrested on court warrants at dawn on Monday.

The two suspects, who reside at the Pournara Migrant Reception Centre, were arrested after police found the suspects posting videos on the internet announcing the arrival of migrants in Cyprus, to inform smugglers and take action to collect debts.

As it was established, a video of the arrival of newly arrived migrants at Pournara was posted yesterday afternoon on social media.

Following further investigations, the police arrested the persons in question, who were taken to the Nicosia District Court, which issued a remand for eight days.

The police is continuing its investigations.