A 26-year-old man has been arrested at Larnaca airport after customs officers discovered nearly 24 kilograms of cannabis in his luggage following his arrival from a European country.
- A 26-year-old man has been arrested at Larnaca airport after customs officers discovered nearly 24 kilograms of cannabis in his luggage following his arrival from a European country.
- The YKAN's Larnaca Unit is now looking into several charges against the individual, including importation, possession, and possession of narcotics with intent to supply to others.
The incident took place shortly after 5.30pm yesterday, as part of ongoing operations led by the Police’s Drug Law Enforcement Unit (YKAN) in collaboration with the Customs Department. These operations aim to identify individuals attempting to import narcotics into Cyprus.
Acting on intelligence gathered by YKAN members, customs officers conducted a search of the suspect as he passed through the “Nothing to Declare” channel in the arrivals area of Larnaca airport. He had just disembarked from a European flight when officers found the substantial haul.
In total, officers seized 44 packages containing dried cannabis plant material, with the total gross weight amounting to 23 kilograms and 946 grams. The man was promptly arrested and remains in custody as police continue their investigation.
The YKAN’s Larnaca Unit is now looking into several charges against the individual, including importation, possession, and possession of narcotics with intent to supply to others.
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