Two more arrests in suspected robbery ring

Two underaged suspects were arrested on Monday on suspicion of being involved in over 70 robberies from cars and two burglaries in Famagusta, bringing the total arrests to five.

According to police, two teenagers aged 14 and 17 were arrested on Monday as suspects in the cases.

The suspects are thought to be part of a connected group of criminals operating in the district, police added.

Three more people aged 18, 19 and 20, have also been arrested in relation to the case.

According to the police report, testimonies led police to the first suspect, the 19-year-old, who confessed after facing a special interrogation team called in for the case.