An improvised bomb was discovered on Wednesday morning at the entrance of a real estate agency in Kiti, Larnaca district.
According to the police, the device failed to detonate due to a material malfunction, according to police. No damage was caused to the office and the authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. The agency’s owners told police they did not suspect anyone of planting the bomb. Forensic teams are also examining evidence collected from the scene, hoping to uncover further leads.
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Source: Cyprus mail
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