Two remanded for possession of weapons and drugs (Updated)
Two people, a 39-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman, were remanded for four days on Thursday in connection with the illegal possession of weapons and...
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Police warn New Year revellers against firing shots in the air, ‘it’s not a Cypriot custom’
Shooting in the air as part of New Year’s Day celebrations is irresponsible and endangers the safety of people, constitutes a criminal offence and will...
Driver arrested for illegal possession of firearm
A 31-year-old driver was arrested in Limassol on suspicion of illegal possession of a firearm early on Monday. Police said they found a pistol and...
Cabinet approves stricter gun laws
The cabinet on Tuesday approved stricter firearm regulations in a bid to tackle illegal trafficking and the use of guns in crimes. The bill, tabled...
Cabinet wants to amend laws governing shooting ranges
A bill seeking to amend regulations to establish stricter safety criteria for firing ranges, as well as for the possession, use, and transfer of guns,...
Bases police say found guns an explosives in car, two arrested
British bases police arrested two men on Tuesday morning after finding guns and explosives in their vehicle, they said. Initial reports suggest that the vehicle...
Guns and explosives found in Nicosia suspect’s home
Police on Wednesday said they arrested a 52-year-old man in Nicosia after guns and explosives were found in his home. According to a statement, the...
Major retailer curbs some gun sales, urges Congress to act
Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc , a prominent seller of guns in the United States, said on Wednesday it will permanently stop selling assault-style rifles after...
Gun control laws to be tightened up (Updated: adds justice minister)
A committee made up of the police, military, welfare and game services has come up with eight proposed changes, which include two amendments to the...
Trump proposes disarming Clinton guards: ‘Let’s see what happens to her’
By Emily Stephenson Donald Trump on Friday called for disarming the bodyguards who protect his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton, and mused about the consequences of...
Turkish Cypriot police find weapons cache at Famagusta port
Turkish Cypriot police discovered 645 guns, of which 318 automatic and 327 rifles, in a container about to be loaded on ‘Rizokarpaso’ cargo vessel in...
Our View: There is no justification to give gun licences to teenagers
DISY DEPUTY and president of the House human rights committee Stella Kyriakidou, speaking last week about the government bill that would allow children over 14...
Greek police arrest three Iraqi Kurds with guns, ammunition
Greek police arrested three Iraqi Kurds in two separate operations, on suspicion they were trying to move a large number of guns and ammunition into...
On Sandy Hook anniversary, U.S. activists call for gun restrictions
U.S. gun control activists called for expanded background checks for firearms purchasers and for a ban on sales to people on federal watch lists on...
Gun control measures ‘within a month’
By Constantinos Psillides A SERIES of amendments aimed at curbing the public use of guns will be introduced within 30 days, according to Interior and...
Drugs and guns arrest
Police in Limassol arrested a 46-year-old man on Wednesday after officers searched his home in Pyrgos and found a large amount of drugs, three hunting...