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CYP Operation Results in Seizure of 233.5 kg of Drugs: 8-Day Detention for Two Suspects

Published February 20, 2026, 12:19
CYP Operation Results in Seizure of 233.5 kg of Drugs: 8-Day Detention for Two Suspects

The CYP conducted a successful operation in Strovolos, seizing 233.5 kg of drugs, including cannabis, hashish, and cocaine, as well as firecrackers, weapons, and other illegal items. Two suspects, aged 34 and 26, have been placed in 8-day custody to facilitate investigations. Police are searching for a man and a woman around 50 years old, who are believed to be involved in the case. The operation is part of a broader effort to combat crime and drug trafficking in Cyprus.