in-cyprus17 Jun 2026

Motorcyclist hits police officer as he tries to flee Famagusta traffic stop

Police are investigating a 25-year-old motorcyclist in Famagusta district for negligent and reckless acts, drug possession and serious traffic offences, after he was arrested for flagrant offences when a police officer was injured during a traffic stop yesterday.

Shortly after 11:30 am, members of the Special Motorcycle Unit (EOMO) of the Traffic Department at Police Headquarters were carrying out a check at the Paralimni-Deryneia roundabout when they spotted the 25-year-old riding without a...

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