British bases police make 34 arrests over holidays
The British bases police carried out operation Dasher over the holidays in a bid to keep local communities safe, resulting in the arrest of 34 people.
Operation Dasher is “a targeted ...
SBA police arrest man over thefts from homes
A 37-year-old local man from Akrotiri was arrested in connection with a series of housebreakings, acts of malicious damage and thefts in Akrotiri last week, Bases police said on Wednesday.
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Jet skis to boost patrols at Lady’s Mile and Episkopi bay
Increased patrols and risk assessments for potential search and rescue operations will be carried out at Lady’s Mile and Episkopi Bay using two new jet skis, the bases said ...
Cyprus the likely launchpad as UK bombs Syria
Cyprus was the likely launchpad for strikes conducted by the United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force against Islamic State targets in Syria on Saturday night.
The British government announced late ...
Cyprus steps up foot-and-mouth disease controls at crossing points
Cyprus has introduced intensified measures to contain an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the north, including disinfection of vehicles at crossing points into the government-controlled areas.
The decision was made ...
British bases police step up holiday patrols
British bases police will intensify road patrols across eastern and western “hotspot” areas in the coming weeks to ensure driver safety during the holiday period.
The visible increase aims to ...
UK govt told to ‘release footage’ of ‘spy flights’ over Gaza launched from Cyprus
The United Kingdom’s government has been told by a veteran of its Royal Air Force to “release the footage” of the flights launched from its Akrotiri air base in ...
British bases police turn to UK expertise in policing Cypriot football matches
Officers from the British bases police spent a week in London with the metropolitan police’s public order and football policing unit to strengthen crowd control tactics at Cypriot matches ...
Joint SBA–police sting leads to arrest and major drug haul
A joint operation between the British bases and the drugs squad (Ykan) in Trachoni has resulted in the arrest of a Cypriot man and the seizure of a substantial quantity ...
Bases teach road safety in schools
On the occasion of road safety week, officers from the British bases visited several schools last week to teach students about road safety, the bases said on Friday.
Working alongside ...
Volunteers collect 185kg of litter in Dhekelia clean-up
More than 250 volunteers gathered in the Dhekelia area of Larnaca for a two-day clean-up on November 5 and 17, united in their aim to protect the island’s marine and coastal environment.
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Mother and child found in ‘distressed state’ in bases area
Akrotiri SBA police on Monday intervened in a serious welfare case in which a foreign mother and her young child were located in what the bases described as a “distressed ...
Erasmus students spark outrage after climbing ancient monument
A group of Erasmus students were caught climbing an ancient monument in Limassol on Sunday, prompting outrage over tourists flagrantly disrespecting local cultural heritage.
The students climbed atop the Sanctuary ...
Thirty new officers join SBA police after completing probation
Thirty new constables have officially joined the British bases (SBA) police, after completing a two-year probation period marked by rigorous training and assessments, according to a statement released on Thursday.
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Decrease in theft cases seen in Dhekelia
A more than 50 per cent reduction in theft has been recorded since the beginning of June in the Dhekelia area, the Sovereign Base Areas police said on Friday.
The significant ...
UK border force trains local officers on human slavery
UK Border Force agents recently joined forces with immigration and customs officers from the Bases and Cyprus for joint training on modern slavery.
This joint initiative aims to bolster efforts ...
Fleur Thomas named British bases’ chief officer
The British bases’ administration on Friday named Fleur Thomas as its new chief officer.
Thomas takes over from Clare Simpson, who served in the post between September 2021 and last week, ...
Annual coastal bird survey produces impressive results
The annual coastal bird survey took place on the British bases area (SBA) coastline on September 22 and October 17, recording a total of 392 Eleonora’s Falcons, it was announced on Thursday.
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Bases’ police say bird trapping remains low as season nears its end
The British bases announced on Wednesday that revealed anti-bird trapping operations have continued at pace despite the ambelopoulia migration season ending this month.
Specialist officers from the community action team (...
Songbird trapping in Cyprus: a growing national and environmental crisis
Despite progress over recent years in reducing the trapping of songbirds in Cyprus – a practice illegal since 1974 under Cypriot law and then later also under EU legislation – scientific data shows ...
Dozens protest in Nicosia against Israel and British Bases
Dozens of protesters gathered in Nicosia on Sunday afternoon to demonstrate outside the British high commission against Israel and the British military bases in Cyprus.
The protest, called “Global Rally ...
Quarry association plans two-day sales halt over expansion delays
The Pancyprian quarry association has announced a 48-hour halt in the sale of products on Monday and Tuesday.
The move is in support of quarries in the Xylofagou and Androlykou ...
British base policeman wins bronze in European triathlon
British bases police firearms instructor Andreas Agathocleous won a bronze medal at the European Triathlon Championship in Istanbul.
The 37-year-old completed a gruelling 2,400 metre-swim, a 40-kilometre bike ride and a 10...
SBA police release Greek Cypriot man who says he crossed into north by accident
Police in the Dhekelia British bases have released from custody the 32-year-old Greek Cypriot man who claims he accidentally crossed into the north near Strovilia before fleeing back into SBA ...