Five additional candidates contesting the local Government (LG) elections were arrested in connection with various complaints reported within the 24 hours that ended at 6:00 a.m. today (3).

According to Police, a total of 8 criminal complaints and 27 complaints regarding election laws violations were received from across the island during the past 24 hours, leading to the arrests of 5 candidates and 22 political party supporters.

With these arrests, the total number of individuals arrested in connection with the local government elections has risen to 233, which includes 43 candidates.