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Cannabis Found in Package Arriving from the US - 23-Year-Old Arrested

Published March 23, 2026, 20:11
Cannabis Found in Package Arriving from the US - 23-Year-Old Arrested

A package originating from the US containing cannabis was found at the Mail Sorting Center in Latsia, according to a Customs Department announcement. Specifically, a Customs official selected a package from the US for inspection, which was declared to contain 4 cotton shorts. Upon opening and inspecting the package, it was found to contain airtight nylon packages wrapped in gift wrap containing 870 grams of green dry plant matter. Members of the YKAN (Drug Squad) were immediately notified, who arrived at the inspection point and determined that it was cannabis. A 23-year-old was arrested by YKAN members who presented himself at KEDA (Mail Sorting Center) to receive the package. The case will be further investigated by YKAN due to jurisdiction.