Establishment of a Directorate Against Organized Crime in Cyprus
December 18, 2025
A new Directorate for combating organized crime is being established in Cyprus, modeled after the Greek FBI. This Directorate will report directly to the Chief of Police and will merge services dealing with drugs and information to improve their coordination. Operating in secrecy, the aim is to achieve better results in fighting crime. However, it will face challenges due to the lack of legislative framework for monitoring phone conversations. This effort is part of a broader strategy to strengthen security in Cyprus.