Cyprus Police and the National Guard have issued a strict warning urging the public to stay away from military firing ranges and restricted military areas, highlighting the serious risks of collecting ammunition casings or other military material.
The authorities stressed that access remains prohibited not only during military exercises and live-fire drills, but also after they have ended.
In a joint warning, they clarified that the presence of spent casings, ammunition or other objects at a firing range does not mean they have been abandoned or are safe to collect.
Military equipment remains state property
Under the National Guard Law, weapons, ammunition and other military equipment issued by the force remain the property of the Republic of Cyprus.
The authorities emphasised that such items do not become abandoned simply because they are left within military areas.
Members of the public have been urged not to touch or move suspicious objects, collect military material or ignore warning signs and instructions issued by the relevant authorities.
What to do if you find suspicious objects
Anyone who discovers a suspicious object should immediately notify the relevant authorities without attempting to move it.
The joint warning urged the public not to risk their lives or physical safety to collect objects from a firing range.
The authorities also stressed that military firing ranges are not recreational areas or places for collecting materials, calling on the public to respect access restrictions and avoid all contact with military equipment.
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