The disappearance of powerful explosive material during a National Guard exercise is an extremely serious incident

 

31 January 2026, AKEL C.C. Press Office, Nicosia

The disappearance of a large quantity of powerful explosives from a firing range during a National Guard exercise is an extremely serious incident. The possibility that the explosives may have been stolen and end up in the hands of the criminal underworld is a truly dangerous scenario, given the recent surge in criminal activity.

This incident raises a whole series of questions, and the Ministry of Defence needs to provide answers. It’s urgent to move forward with investigations to locate the explosive material and fully figure out the conditions as to how they disappeared.

31.01.2026