A 29-year-old man arrested in connection with a robbery at a mini-market in Ayia Napa that took place ten years ago was on Wednesday remanded for two days by the Famagusta district court.

Police said the man was stopped on Tuesday night, just after 10.30pm, at the Deryneia checkpoint while crossing the from the north. Officers discovered that a court warrant had been issued for him in relation to the case and proceeded with his arrest.

According to case files, the robbery happened at around 5pm on April 24, 2015.

Three suspects entered the shop, with two of them threatening the 45-year-old owner with a knife, while the third took money from the till.

The case is being investigated by the Famagusta CID.