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Four Released After Arrests in Larnaca Drug and Weapons Bust

Published February 15, 2026, 09:26

Four of the nine individuals arrested in Larnaca during a YKAN operation targeting drugs and weapons have been released, while the remaining five are being held for an eight-day period. The operation followed surveillance of specific individuals and included searches of homes, properties, and vehicles. Approximately 400 grams of cocaine, 150 grams of cannabis, precision scales, ten mobile phones, a silenced pistol, a firearm, and 9,605 euros were confiscated. The suspects are Cypriots aged 20 to 72 and are believed to be members of a criminal group involved in drug trafficking in Larnaca. The weapons have been sent for scientific examination to determine if they were used in criminal activities, and a financial investigation is underway regarding the seized items.