Three foreign nationals were injured on Wednesday during an immigration raid in Larnaca after they reportedly jumping from the balconies of an apartment complex to avoid arrest.
The operation took place at the Filanta apartment complex near the old port, where police and immigration officers were conducting inspections in search of suspected illegal immigrants.
According to initial information, the three men jumped from a second-floor balcony during the operation and fell to the pavement below.
Emergency services were called to the scene, and the individual was taken by ambulance to Larnaca general hospital.
Authorities had not released details regarding his condition by Wednesday afternoon.
Shortly afterwards, officials discovered that a second individual had also jumped from a balcony during the police operation.
Rescue crews and medical personnel were deployed again to assist and transfer the injured man to hospital.
Police later confirmed that a third person was also found injured after allegedly falling into the same area within the apartment complex.
Police remain at the scene throughout the operation, while officers have cordoned off the area as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Filanta apartment complex has previously drawn the attention of local authorities, with reports indicating that the buildings had also been examined by the Larnaca district local government organisation (EOA) due to the fact they were considered potentially dangerous structures.
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