A 60-year-old suspect was detained in Meriç for stealing two sacks of barley

According to the police, in the village of Meriç, two sacks were stolen from a pile of harvested barley stored on a football field. The incident was discovered when the owner of the crop reported it; during the investigation, law enforcement identified and detained a 60-year-old man as the suspect.

The police report that the sacks of barley were kept on the football field and belonged to one of the village residents. The exact time of the theft and possible accomplices are being investigated; the investigation continues, and the case is being forwarded to court as evidence accumulates.

This situation is relevant for agricultural producers in Northern Cyprus: the police recommend choosing secure locations for crop storage, using video surveillance or warehouses, and immediately reporting any loss to the local police station. For safety concerns and to file a complaint, victims should contact the police station in their area of residence.