Cyprus 7th in world for number of guns per capita
Another spate of mass shootings in the US has brought the gun culture debate into focus once more, with concerns locally as Cyprus appeared seventh...
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Three arrested after guns, bullets found
Three people were arrested in Larnaca on Tuesday after they were linked to the discovery of three unregistered guns and several bullets in a house....
Guns stolen from Paphos home found
Paphos police on Monday said they had uncovered three shotguns stolen from a house in a Paphos village on the night of November 30. According...
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...
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...
