Prison Guard Arrested for Car Arson in Cyprus
In Cyprus, a prison guard has been arrested on suspicion of setting fire to a car. The vehicle caught fire early Monday morning.
According to the police press office, the fire broke out around 4:20 a.m. in Strovolos. When the police began investigating, a suspicious car was noticed in the area.
Police stopped the car and found a balaclava, a pair of gloves, and a bottle containing traces of flammable liquid inside. It turned out that the driver was a prison guard. The man has been arrested.
According to local media reports, the prison guard also intended to set another fire in the park in the same area. It is reported that the police believe this man may be involved in other arson cases.
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Born in 1984 in Russia, in the city of Yekaterinburg (Sverdlovsk region). Since 2023, he has been living in Northern Cyprus. Education: Ural State University (UrGU, now UrFU), Faculty of Journalism. Specialization – journalist (2007). Professional experience: From 2003 to 2023, he worked in…
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