Three people were arrested on Monday in Nicosia for robberies, torching a car and possession of drugs.

The police said the residence of a 23-year-old was searched on Monday as part of ongoing investigations into crimes committed between December 2 and 11, 2024.

On entering the residence with a search warrant, the police found two other people aged 44 and 18.

During the search, police officers confiscated a loaded gun, 120g of methamphetamine, two precision scales and other items.

All three people were arrested and placed in custody.

This brings the number of suspects arrested for the same crimes to five.