Three out of the five Greek-Cypriot pensioners 'arrested' on July 19th across the divide, are now back in Republic-controlled areas, after facing almost four months of detention and 'court' procedures in the north, being accused of stepping into a 'military zone' as they were visiting their 1974 property in Trikomo.
According to Cyprus News Agency sources, they were 'released' late yesterday afternoon, with their identity cards and personal effects being returned, following their 'acquittal' by a military court last Friday. They were earlier told that they should wait for two weeks, until such time the 'prosecution' was allowed to file an 'appeal'.
According to Turkish-Cypriot media reports earlier this week, confirmed by government sources, they were initially denied their documents, but were notified yesterday afternoon that they could have their identity cards back.
The CNA sources said that their ids were returned at a 'police station' in Trikomo and they crossed over soon after, now reunited with their families.
A Greek-Cypriot couple, also acquitted of stepping into a military zone, remains in the north, as a second, civil process is pending against them, pertaining to 'violation of private life and personal data', as they are accused of 'illegally' possessing documents of a third party connected to their property.
They are expected to appear before a 'court' early next week.