Occupiers of TC property may be arrested

On Thursday the Republic of Cyprus House of Representatives unanimously voted in an amendment to the criminal code last Thursday, which increases sentences for offences related to illegal use of properties.

The amendment means that the government can now apply for European warrants to arrest EU citizens who are illegally in possession of GC-owned property in northern Cyprus.

It is understood that while Turkish Cypriots are unlikely to be targeted, sicne they too are displaced person, mayn Britons and Germans could be targeted.

The sentences for illegal possession, cultivation or other illegal use of immovable property, are now increased from six months to 2 years imprisonment and the fines from CYP 450 to CYP 5,000.