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Seven-Year Prison Sentence for 49-Year-Old Man for Drug Possession and Trafficking

Published March 27, 2026, 14:19
Seven-Year Prison Sentence for 49-Year-Old Man for Drug Possession and Trafficking

A 49-year-old man from Famagusta was sentenced to seven years in prison by the Famagusta Assize Court for illegal possession and trafficking of drugs. The conviction followed a coordinated operation by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) at the 49-year-old's residence, where 860 grams of cannabis and 270 grams of cocaine were found. The operation took place on October 19, 2025, and the man was found guilty of illegally possessing drugs with the intent to supply them to others. The case highlighted the ongoing efforts of the authorities to combat drug trafficking in Cyprus and impose strict penalties on those involved.