SBA Police opens new marine unit station at Episkopi Bay

Local British BasesLimassolpoliceTop News SBA Police opens new marine unit station at Episkopi Bay Picture 3 Relevant News SBA Police opens new marine unit station at Episkopi Bay 30 July 2026 Mediterranean at high risk as heatwaves boost disease spread across Europe, ECDC says 30 July 2026 Trafficking victim numbers remain worryingly high, says Commissioner 30 July 2026 newsroom 30 July 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber Sovereign Base Areas (SBA) Police has announced the establishment of a new Marine Unit satellite station at Episkopi Bay, aimed at strengthening its marine policing capability and enhancing public safety across the Sovereign Base Areas. According to SBA Police, the new facility will operate as an additional base for Marine Unit officers, initially supporting policing activities in the Episkopi Bay area during the high season from June to September on weekends. It marks an important step in improving operational capability, SBA Police said, and in ensuring a faster, more effective response to incidents within the Marine Unit’s area of responsibility. The force said the satellite station will enhance the Marine Unit’s presence, improve deployment efficiency and reduce response times to incidents at sea. Officers will carry out a full range of marine policing duties, including security patrols, emergency response, law enforcement and search and rescue operations when required. The new facility expands the operational reach of the existing Marine Station at Akrotiri, officials said, and will allow officers to cover a wider stretch of coastline with the same speed and effectiveness. SBA Police explained that the station will be staffed by existing Marine Unit personnel from both divisions, who will continue to perform their full range of responsibilities while ensuring a coordinated and seamless service. Officials react Marine Unit Instructor and Risk Assessor, Police Sergeant Perdiou Nicolas, said: “The opening of our new satellite station at Episkopi Bay is a significant step forward for the Marine Unit. This facility enhances our operational effectiveness, improves our visibility on the water and enables us to respond more quickly to incidents when every minute counts. “Most importantly, it strengthens our ability to protect the public, support those enjoying our coastal areas and maintain safety and security across our maritime area of responsibility. “The community can be reassured that the new station has been established with public safety at its core. By increasing the Marine Unit’s operational presence in the area, SBA Police will be better positioned to respond to incidents, support water users and provide an enhanced policing service throughout the region.” Referring to irregular migration within SBA territorial waters, Operations Chief Inspector Ozgur Saadat said: “The establishment of the satellite Marine Station will contribute to the security patrols covering more areas and will further support ongoing efforts to deter, detect and respond to irregular migration within SBA territorial waters.” According to SBA Police, the satellite station has been established as a permanent operational facility to support the Marine Unit’s long-term policing requirements. Its opening reinforces SBA Police’s commitment to protecting the public, promoting maritime safety and ensuring that everyone using the waters within the SBAs can do so safely and securely. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Mediterranean at high risk as heatwaves boost disease spread across Europe, ECDC says Trafficking victim numbers remain worryingly high, says Commissioner Man reports shots fired at his car in Nicosia mystery case At least eight killed as Russia hits Ukraine, object crashes in Poland Satellite trackers to follow two Cyprus sea turtles across the Mediterranean Iran to get Chinese shoulder-launched missile systems in weeks, sources say With fields destroyed and hives lost, Gaza’s beekeepers struggle to start over Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.