Nutty thieves get caught

THREE individuals were arrested by Paphos police in connection with stealing large quantities of walnuts and almonds, a police report said on Friday.

According to the report, a large quantity of walnuts and almonds was found following a search prompted by a tip on Thursday.

Police spotted the three individuals, two of whom are a couple, in the parking lot opposite a hotel in Kato Paphos, selling the stolen nuts.

Questioned about how they acquired the produce they were selling, they failed to give a credible explanation, police said.

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