Cyprus police arrested two people. One is a 28-year-old man from Azerbaijan. The other is a 27-year-old woman from Estonia. They are suspected of espionage and terrorism.
The police arrested them in Larnaca. They wanted to leave the island by plane. The police acted on information received at the end of February.
The man frequently visited Iran. The police believe he may have worked for the Iranian military. Before the arrest, the police monitored them. They engaged in activities typical of spies.
In Cyprus, they visited several cities. They took photos of various locations. These places are popular among Israeli tourists. The police are checking if the photos were sent abroad.
They claimed to be tourists. However, they arrived on the island on different flights. The woman is suspected of aiding the man’s activities.
The court placed them under arrest for 8 days. Their belongings were confiscated for investigation.