Two more arrests in army theft

TWO MORE people were arrested yesterday in connection with the theft of plastic explosives from the Palodia army depot last July.

The suspects, aged 27 and 29, both male from Limassol, will appear before a court today for their remand hearing.

A 31-year-old is currently being held after DNA tests placed him at the scene of the crime. Police are expected to ask for his remand to be extended today.

So far authorities have recovered 118 out of the 200 sticks, or 172 kilos, of the explosives stolen on July 21.

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