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Tight security as Cyprus prepares to welcome Pope
December 1, 2021
Over 500 police officers from multiple branches of the force will be deployed for Pope Francis’ two-day visit to Cyprus.
A rapid response unit (MMAD) will be on duty for the entire duration of the Pontiff’s visit. He is scheduled to land at Larnaca airport at 3pm on Thursday, where he will be received by House President Annita Demetriou and members of the Council of Ministers.
The Pope will be accompanied by a police escort and a police helicopter will also monitor his movements throughout the entire visit.