Hunter held after activists hit by pellets at Cape Greco – Cyprus Inform
11/12/2026
Police were holding a 35-year-old hunter in custody on Thursday as they tried to determine whether he intentionally fired at environmental activists in a Cape Greco hunting zone, leaving two of them injured by shotgun pellets.
Injuries and arrest
The shooting took place at approximately 7am on Wednesday. Both injured activists are French citizens aged 32. One was left with a cut to the head, while the other received a superficial injury to the right shoulder. They were treated at Famagusta general hospital and later released. A third member of the group, who is British, was with them but was not hurt.
Police said they were notified of the incident at around 8am. The suspect, a Greek Cypriot, was arrested on Wednesday night and brought in for questioning. He will stay in custody while the investigation continues.
Earlier arrest by game service
According to statements by the game and fauna service to the Cyprus Mail, its officers went to the location after the activists reported that a hunter was operating an illegal device to attract birds. The service detained that individual and said its role in the case concerned him alone.
Police told the Cyprus Mail that after this first hunter had been taken into custody, the activists began to leave the area, at which point another hunter, the 35-year-old now under arrest, “shot in their general direction”.
Illegal bird callers
Electronic bird-calling devices are banned in Cyprus because they draw protected migratory birds within shooting range. The activists were reportedly in the area to monitor this practice.
Investigation
Famagusta CID is in charge of the case. Police said their primary objective is to establish whether the shots were fired by accident or on purpose.