Possible Assassination Attempt On Christofias - Explosives Found Near Holiday Home

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Police are investigating a possible attempt on the life of President Demetris Christofias after 1.2kg of powerful explosives were found just 500m away from his holiday home in Kellaki at the weekend. According to police spokesman Andreas Angelides, at around 9.30am police were informed that a car on the Pareklisias-Kellaki road, without registration plates, was seen near the president’s holiday residence. The co-driver of the unmarked car was seen getting out of the vehicle and putting something under a tree.

On further investigation, police found 1.2kg of powerful explosives believed to be TNT in a bag and a detonator just 15 metres from the road, at about 500m from the president’s Kellaki residence, where he has often entertained high-profile visitors and heads of state during his presidency. Limassol CID, explosives experts and police sniffer dogs were called to the area, while evidence was collected from the scene and taken for forensic testing.

The detonator was not connected to the explosives though, according to reports, the latter could have been activated by remote control or mobile phone. Angelides said the explosives were not hidden but in plain view. “Based on the results of preliminary investigations, they seem to be in excellent condition,” he said. Source - Cyprus-mail