Man who left north Cyprus illegally arrested on his return to the country

An individual who was wanted by the northern Cyprus police in 2024 but left the country illegally was arrested at Ercan airport on his return to the island.

According police press statement, the wanted suspect identified only as ST (26), left the country by boat from an unapproved port in Kumyalı Fishing Shelter on May 10, 2024.

He was detected and arrested on March 3, 2025 when he entered the country from Ercan Airport.

After the arrest, the suspect was taken to the police station for questioning.

Police are continuing their investigation into the suspect's attempted illegal exit.