Woman attacks police at airport after being denied entry into Cyprus

A 28-year-old who was denied entry into Cyprus upon her arrival at Larnaca airport on Saturday noon, was later arrested for attacking a member of police, hitting him in the face.

According to the police, the 28-year-old was stopped at Larnaca airport passport control, where it was found that she had resided illegally in another European country.

The 28-year-old was led to the offices of the migration service, where she was informed that she would not be permitted to stay in south Cyprus, after which she erupted into a violent fit, attacking a policeman. The 28-year-old was arrested.

Police later searched her luggage, finding a small bag containing 8g of cannabis and a grinder.