A tense situation that unfolded this morning in Limassol, Cyprus, ended without injuries when a woman locked herself in her home and threatened to blow it up as court bailiffs attempted to execute an eviction order. According to cyprustimes.com reports, the woman reacted to the execution of the court-ordered eviction by locking herself in the apartment and allegedly warning that she would cause an explosion, claiming there were gas cylinders inside the residence.
Police members immediately rushed to the scene, the road was cordoned off, and tenants and neighbors were kept at a safe distance due to fears of a potential incident.
Cyprus: Woman ultimately abandons plan to blow up her home
Specialized police negotiators were called in, who, after coordinated efforts and intervention by calmer individuals from her circle, managed to persuade her to reconsider.
The woman ultimately abandoned her intention, exited the house, and the scene was brought under control. The gas cylinders found in the house were removed to eliminate any danger to herself and other residents of the apartment building and neighborhood.
Authorities are now examining the background of the case, both regarding the eviction procedure and the woman’s condition.
