24-year-old arrested in Limassol for human trafficking

On March 26, 2026, police officers arrested a 24-year-old man in Limassol under an active judicial warrant. The individual had been wanted since September 2025 in connection with a criminal investigation led by the Morphou Criminal Investigation Department. The charges include conspiracy to commit a felony, aiding the illegal entry, transit, and residence of third-country nationals, money laundering, and migrant smuggling. These offenses were reportedly committed in September 2025 across the Nicosia and Limassol districts. Police had previously released the suspect's photograph and details on September 29, 2025, to facilitate his capture. Following the arrest, authorities noted that publicizing his identifying information is no longer necessary. The investigation into the case remains ongoing under the jurisdiction of the Morphou authorities.