Bomb in an agency in Paphos: The owner does not cooperate with the Police

The blast was caused by an improvised explosive device containing a high-powered explosive

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The Paphos Crime Investigation Department is conducting intensive investigations into the case of a bomb explosion that took place around 9.40 on Tuesday night at a race betting agency in Paphos, according to the Spokesperson and Head of the Paphos TAE, Michalis Nikodotis. improvised explosive device containing a high explosive device.

Speaking to reporters, Michalis Nikolaou, Spokesman and Head of the Paphos TAE, said that the explosion took place at the back entrance of a horse-racing betting agency in Kato Paphos and resulted in extensive damage to the premises, as well as to cars. parked in the area.

The scene from yesterday was blocked and put under guard, while this morning extensive examinations were carried out, he noted, while he said that the examinations continue in the area. Mr. Nikolaou estimated that such cases are a little difficult to investigate "because due to their nature they do not leave scientific evidence".

Unfortunately, he noticed and in this case it does not seem at the moment that there is the cooperation of the complainant, in order to give the Police some guidelines. Therefore, he added "we are looking for some independent testimony in order to arrest the perpetrator and present the case before the Court".

Source: KYPE