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20-Year Prison Sentence for 31-Year-Old for 15 kg of Cocaine and 94 kg of Cannabis

Published February 25, 2026, 12:09
20-Year Prison Sentence for 31-Year-Old for 15 kg of Cocaine and 94 kg of Cannabis

The Permanent Criminal Court of Larnaca sentenced a 31-year-old Moldovan citizen to 20 years in prison for possession of 15.060 kg of cocaine and 94.960 kg of cannabis. The court emphasized the seriousness of drug trafficking and the need to impose deterrent sentences. Mitigating factors such as the defendant's young age, clean criminal record, his role as a carrier, and his addiction to drugs and gambling were taken into consideration. However, the court ruled that the gravity of the offense required a severe penalty.