An employee for an accountant’s office in Paphos lost €6,000 when she received an email, appearing to be from a bank, asking her to update her personal details.

The police said on Friday that the woman followed the instructions and soon afterwards found the sum had been taken from her bank account.

She immediately filed a complaint with the police.

Following the incident, the police have repeated warnings against following links and uploading personal details.

A 50-year-old woman was injured in a collision involving two cyclists and a car in Polis Chrysochous on Thursday afternoon, and police are searching for the second cyclist who left the scene.

The collision happened at around 3.30pm on the Polis Chrysochous to Androlikou road, police said.

An 80-year-old man was driving the car when it collided with a bicycle travelling ahead of it.

The bicycle was then pushed into a second cyclist riding alongside, causing both women to fall onto the road.

One cyclist left the scene and is being sought by police.

The other, aged 50, was taken first to Polis Chrysochous hospital and later transferred to Paphos general hospital for further treatment.

Doctors found she had suffered an orbital fracture and leg injuries. She remains in hospital for further treatment.

Police said the injured woman was residing illegally in Cyprus.

The 80-year-old driver was taken to a police station and questioned.

Investigations into the circumstances of the collision are continuing.

A 22-year-old man was arrested in Engomi on Thursday after police seized around 6.4kg of cannabis linked to alleged drug importation and possession with intent to supply.

The investigation, initiated with the customs department, followed the arrival of a 2.56kg cannabis package in Cyprus on October 26.

On the same day, a 62-year-old taxi driver was detained after he collected a package he believed was for a customer, unaware of its contents.

Investigations led to the 22-year-old suspect, whose vehicle search revealed cannabis packages weighing about 100g, along with an additional 3.836kg found in a separate search.

Police also confiscated €4,330 and five mobile phones. The taxi driver was released due to lack of evidence.

The 22-year-old is scheduled to appear before the Nicosia district court on Friday as police seek a detention order.

Police investigations are ongoing.

Four people were arrested during nationwide police operations on Thursday night for offences including motorcycle theft, assaulting and insulting a police officer, and handling stolen goods, authorities said on Friday.

Police stopped and checked 467 drivers and 99 passengers, while 26 inspections of premises resulted in two complaints.

Traffic checks led to 285 reports for various offences, including 85 for speeding.

Four traffic violation cases are also under investigation, and three vehicles were impounded.

Officers also carried out 112 alcohol tests, resulting in nine complaints.

Operations to prevent and combat crime would continue daily, police said, with increased patrols and targeted checks to protect the public and maintain order.

A 31-year-old man was in a critical condition on Thursday after falling from a height of about five metres while working at a factory in Larnaca.

The man was rushed to Larnaca general hospital, and then transferred to Nicosia general hospital.

According to the police, they were alerted to the accident at around 5.40pm.

Under circumstances being investigated, the man sustained critical injuries after he fell to the ground from a height of five metres.

The Labour Inspection Department has ordered the factory in question to suspend operations while the investigation is ongoing.

A crane truck broke down on the Larnaca to Nicosia highway on Thursday, partially blocking the left lane about one kilometre from the Rizoelia roundabout towards Nicosia, during heavy rainfall.

The vehicle was immobilised in the emergency lane and part of the left lane, with police officers at the scene working to move it.

Heavy rainfall across Cyprus is also affecting road conditions, with reduced visibility and water accumulating on roads, making surfaces slippery.

Police have urged motorists to drive carefully, reduce their speed and remain alert to changing conditions.

The situation may change as weather conditions develop, police said, adding that the update reflected road conditions at 12.15pm.

Heavy rainfall is affecting roads across Paphos district, with reduced visibility and slippery surfaces reported at around 11.15am, police said on Thursday.

Water runoff in some areas is making driving conditions more hazardous, prompting police to urge motorists to exercise caution.

Drivers are advised to reduce speed, keep a safe distance from other vehicles and remain alert to changing road conditions.

Police warned that the situation may change as weather conditions develop, stressing that the information reflects the road network at the time of publication.

Thick fog since 9.15am has been affecting traffic in the mountainous areas of Limassol, mainly in the areas of Agros, Handria and Kyperounta.

The police have warned visibility is limited and motorists should be particularly careful.

A brawl broke out between 30 Turkish Cypriots in Limassol on Wednesday, with the police on Thursday citing personal differences as the reason behind the clash.

Local media reported that the incident occurred on Wednesday at noon, when two rivalling groups clashed in the Tessera Fanaria area of Limassol, resulting in disturbance among the public.

The clash reportedly continued despite the police intervening, with one person suffering minor injuries and being admitted to the hospital for further treatment.

Police investigations are continuing.

A 37-year-old woman lost €784 after falling victim to a scam, the police said on Thursday, warning other people to be wary of potential similar frauds.

The woman said she had received a phone call from an unknown person, who claimed to be a police officer and spoke in English, telling her that there was an unpaid fine issued on her name.

The 37-year-old’s phone screen reportedly displayed the fake name “abcypruspolice9990@gmail.com” instead of the phone number calling her.

The woman, convinced by the suspect, then gave him her bank details to arrange for the payment of the alleged fine and later found that her account had been debited with the amount of €784.

The case is being investigated by the Paphos police.

Six people were arrested for various offences as part of nationwide police operations on Wednesday night.

The offences included theft, illegal possession of property, illegal employment, practicing as a private security guard without a license, illegal possession of duty-free tobacco products, as well as pending court warrants.

A total of 381 vehicles were stopped as part of the operations, resulting in the check of 487 drivers and passengers. Meanwhile, police carried out inspections of 35 premises.

The traffic checks resulted in 246 complaints concerning various traffic violations and the impoundment of 13 vehicles.

Of the complaints filed, 134 concerned exceeding the speed limit, while another five complaints were filed for drink driving.

A 20-year-old man was robbed at knifepoint in Limassol on Thursday night.

According to the police, the incident occurred at around 20 minutes past midnight, while the man was riding his motorcycle in the Ayia Zoni area of Limassol, when two pedestrians stopped him and demanded that he hand over his vehicle.

When the 20-year-old refused to comply, one of the suspects attacked him and took his money before fleeing on foot.

Meanwhile, the second suspect stole the motorcycle and escaped on it.

An explosion occurred at a tavern in Pyrgos, Limassol, in the early hours of Wednesday and the police have cordoned off the area pending investigations.

The explosion happened at ‘Kostas and Maria’ tavern at 3.17am, damaging the entrance and interior.

A food delivery driver was attacked in the early hours of Wednesday in Limassol.

The 22-year-old driver told the police that at around 3am, when riding a bicycle on Ayia Phylaxeos street to deliver an order, he was approached by four individuals on two black motorcycles.

One of the individuals punched the driver’s helmet.

The perpetrators then snatched the driver’s wallet and fled in an unknown direction.

Police investigations are ongoing.

Eight people were arrested during overnight police operations for car arson, illegal residence, drink driving, illegal possession of property and circulation of false documents.

The police pulled over vehicles and checked 876 drivers and 216 passengers, resulting in 387 reports for various traffic offences, including 96 for speeding, 13 for drink driving and four for using drugs. Seven vehicles were impounded.

Furthermore, the police raided 38 premises and filed one report.

A 22-year-old was arrested on Tuesday in connection with the fire in a vehicle on October 23 in Frenaros.

The police said on Wednesday that the man will be taken before the Famagusta district court for a remand order.

The car caught fire in the yard of its owner’s home in Frenaros at around 5.30am on October 23.

Police investigations are ongoing.

The police warned motorists on Wednesday morning that heavy rainfall in the area of Kofinou is affecting visibility.

In a press release, the police urged drivers to be particularly careful, drive slowly and keep a safe distance from vehicles ahead.

Drivers are also advised to stay updated on the weather and follow police advice.