Occupying forces detain GC firefighter in Pyla buffer zone

Local buffer zoneCyprus problemPylaTop NewsunUNFICYPUnited Nations Occupying forces detain GC firefighter in Pyla buffer zone Firefighter Detained In Pyla Buffer Zone Released After Un Intervention Relevant News Occupying forces detain GC firefighter in Pyla buffer zone 11 June 2026 Overnight pharmacies on Thursday, June 11 11 June 2026 Cyprus Hamas network: three suspects committed for trial as fourth walks free 11 June 2026 Christina Karakondylou 11 June 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber A Greek Cypriot firefighter was briefly detained by Turkish Cypriot “police” in the UN buffer zone near Pyla on Thursday. He has since been released following intervention by UN police, according to UNFICYP. The firefighter from the Larnaca fire department, had entered a sensitive area of the Pyla plateau accompanied by UN police to inspect the area and prepare a report on vegetation clearance ahead of the summer season, according to CNA. At a specific point in the buffer zone, Turkish Cypriot “police” stopped the UN police and detained the firefighter. UNFICYP Spokesperson Aleem Siddique confirmed the incident and the firefighter’s release. Speaking to en.philenews, he said that “UN police officers entered a sensitive area of the Pyla plateau while escorting a firefighter from the Larnaca fire department. He was briefly detained by Turkish Cypriot ‘police’. UN police officers on the ground immediately engaged with the Turkish Cypriot side and secured his prompt release”. He continued, saying that “The safety and security of civilians inside the UN buffer zone remains our highest priority,” he said. The Justice Minister has sought a briefing on the matter, and an open line of communication has been established with the relevant bicommunal committee. Read more: Cyprus steps up Green Line surveillance with cameras and round-the-clock monitoring Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Overnight pharmacies on Thursday, June 11 Cyprus Hamas network: three suspects committed for trial as fourth walks free Limassol stabbing suspect remanded for eight days as victim names attacker Pope Leo XIV visits Barcelona On this day: Greek Prime Minister Constantine Karamanlis resigns in 1963 FIFA chief Infantino defends visa handling and ticket prices ahead of World Cup opener Arrested police officer allegedly coached witness to protect colleague Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.