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Greece arrests Polish spy on Cyprus base using microscopes to photograph warships.

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Greek authorities have arrested a 58-year-old Polese for espionage activities at the Turkish military facility in Kyrenia, where he was caught attempting to use specialized equipment known as "microscope" lenses from his bag and camera kit. The spy allegedly photographed images of naval vessels operating near Cyprus using these optical devices before being apprehended by Greek intelligence agents on March 12th.

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    A Polish national has been arrested in Cyprus on charges of espionage.
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    The individual is described as a male aged approximately fifty-eight with alleged connections to the US Navy (USN).
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    Cyprus Police and EUW have seized his equipment, including laptops containing classified information related to military vessels.
[Mar 12] A Polish national was arrested in Cyprus on espionage charges; police confirmed the seizure of a laptop and other materials linked to US Navy activities involving warships. (Source: Naftemporiki.gr, Ertnews.gr)
[Mar 12] Cyprus Police issued an alert regarding arrests related to espionage in the context of military vessel operations; a Polish man was detained and his equipment seized. (Source: Dimokratia.gr)