Sea chase incident in Ormidia
January 3, 2026
In Ormidia, the police fired warning shots during a sea chase involving two wanted individuals. The suspects attempted to attack members of the authorities with a knife and a wooden stick. The chase began when authorities recognized a suspicious boat that might be involved in illegal activities. The two men, who are brothers, were arrested and will be handed over to the Republic of Cyprus for an ongoing attempted murder case. The incident was dramatic and will be further investigated by the authorities.