Investigation into the death of a foreigner during police operation in Larnaca
May 29, 2026
There is no internal investigation regarding the death of a foreigner who fell from an apartment building during an operation by the Immigration Service in Larnaca. The police officers involved are giving statements about the incident, which is being treated as an unnatural death. The individuals involved were rejected asylum seekers living illegally in Cyprus. The Police Director mentions that it is common for foreigners to attempt escape during police operations. These processes are subject to review by a coroner.