Sirens wailed on Thursday in Akrotiri and residents received sms alerts that there was an ongoing security threat.

“Only for Akrotiri residents: There is an ongoing security threat. Please remain indoors and at your positions until further notice,” the sms read.

According to Reporter, it also advised people to stay away from windows and shelter behind or under strong, heavy furniture.

“Await further instructions,” it added.

A few minutes later, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said the alert was over.

“An incident means there is an object. What we are doing is evaluating every piece of information and indication, and activating the measures and protocols,” he said.

Letymbiotis added that “the measures we are taking are preventive and we do not undermine any piece of information”.