Paphos police arrested a 40-year-old man on suspicion of the illegal possession of property, burglary tools, and possession and transportation of an offensive weapon.

Around 6pm on Wednesday police officers stopped a car for inspection on a road in Paphos.

While searching the car, police found various burglary tools and a wooden tool handle that could be used as an offensive weapon.

Additionally, a number of metal scaffolding parts were discovered in the vehicle. The 40-year-old driver was unable to provide a satisfactory explanation for how he came into possession of them.

As a result, the man was arrested and taken into custody to facilitate further inquiries.