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Man Attempts to Flee Police, Found with Cannabis and Cocaine

Published January 16, 2026, 06:11
Man Attempts to Flee Police, Found with Cannabis and Cocaine

A 21-year-old man from Larnaca was arrested last night for illegal possession of narcotics. The arrest occurred when the man, upon seeing police, attempted to flee on foot from a vehicle he was in. During the search, 29 grams of cannabis, 60 grams of suspected cocaine, an additional 3 grams of white powder also believed to be cocaine, and a precision scale were found in his possession. A subsequent search of his home revealed another 42 grams of suspected cocaine. The Larnaca Drug Squad (YKAN) continues its investigation into the case.