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Car Set on Fire at Car Dealership in Lefkoşa, Two Suspects Detained at Ercan Airport

08.09.2026 / 10:41
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A car was set on fire at the Tol Cars dealership in Lefkoşa during the night of September 8: the vehicle was doused with a flammable liquid and set alight. Police detained two suspects at Ercan Airport.

Car Set on Fire at Car Dealership in Lefkoşa, Two Suspects Detained at Ercan Airport

According to the press office of the TRNC Police, the fire broke out at around 03:30 on Şehit Ertuğrul Arif Street. One car was completely destroyed, while the flames spread to a vehicle parked nearby, which was partially burned. The roof of the dealership building was also blackened by smoke.

During the investigation, police identified two suspects — 19-year-old A. B. and 20-year-old A. A. Both were detained at Ercan Airport, from where they were planning to fly out.

The investigation into the arson is ongoing.

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