Police warned homeowners to be on high security in order to protect their properties after an organised gang was found to be behind a number of high-profile break-ins to luxury homes, especially in Limassol where thieves have been stealing millions worth of belongings.

They recently targeted a home in Germasoia owned by Russians from where thieves robbed a safe containing money and valuables worth €250,000 last week. The burglary took place between 5pm and 10.30pm when the owners were out but the burglar alarm was not activated.