Brazilian couple arrested in Kornos forest arson attempt case

Local CrimefireLarnacapoliceTop News Brazilian couple arrested in Kornos forest arson attempt case Larnaca House Fire Caused By Malicious Act, Authorities Say Relevant News Police arrest three young men over Limassol building attack 4 August 2026 Reshuffle delay fuels tensions as Raouna exit, Angelides decision confirmed 4 August 2026 Dubai International Airport to close permanently in 2035 4 August 2026 Newsroom 4 August 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber Police arrested a second person yesterday as part of an investigation into an attempted forest arson case. According to philenews information, the suspect is a 28-year-old Brazilian national who is the partner of the 26-year-old man already arrested in the same case. The couple allegedly set off ground fireworks, devices placed and activated directly on the ground, inside the forest. The 28-year-old was arrested under a court warrant and remanded in custody. The arrest follows the earlier arrest of the 26-year-old, also a Brazilian national, in the same case. Police investigations continue. The case dates back to Sunday, August 2, at around 7pm, when citizens driving through the Kornos area saw two people get into a vehicle and leave. At the same time, they noticed a fire had broken out in a nearby forest area and managed to put it out before it spread. During the investigation, police secured testimony and, on that basis, a court warrant for the arrest of the 26-year-old on charges including conspiracy to commit a felony and attempted arson in a forest, under which he was arrested and remanded in custody. The 26-year-old is expected to appear before Larnaca District Court today for a remand order. General Fire Coordinator, Chief Fire Officer Nikos Longinos, said earlier that a female driver spotted a person setting fire to grass using a firework, before the person left by car, which she photographed. The driver then put the fire out using water she had in her car, before it could spread. The Kofinou Regional Police Station continues its investigations. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Police arrest three young men over Limassol building attack Reshuffle delay fuels tensions as Raouna exit, Angelides decision confirmed Dubai International Airport to close permanently in 2035 Forest department shuts Platania campsite, orders caravans removed (photos) Guterres’s seven parameters for a Cyprus solution revealed Weekend guide: Where to brunch, dine and explore across Cyprus Cyprus police officers to start wearing body cameras on duty Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.