**29-Year-Old Arrested Over Copper Cable Thefts in Nicosia**
Nicosia, Cyprus – A 29-year-old man was taken into custody on Saturday in relation to a series of copper cable thefts in the Nicosia district, according to police reports. The arrest was made by members of the Nicosia Criminal Investigation Department (CID) following a complaint lodged by an employee at a construction site in Strovolos.
The incident was reported after copper cables were discovered missing from a power facility at the site. Prompt police investigations led to the collection of evidence implicating the suspect in the thefts. Authorities arrested the individual shortly after 6 PM on the same day.
Further inquiries revealed that the suspect was connected to two additional theft cases involving copper cables, which occurred between Wednesday and the day of his arrest. The police are continuing their investigations to determine the full extent of the suspect's involvement in these crimes.
The arrested individual is scheduled to appear before the Nicosia district court today. Law enforcement officials plan to request a detention order to facilitate ongoing investigations into the matter.
Copper theft has become a significant issue in various regions, often leading to disruptions in services and increased costs for businesses and local authorities. The Nicosia CID is committed to addressing such criminal activities and ensuring that those responsible are brought to justice.