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Cyprus Police Bust 23-Year-Old with a Kilo of Cannabis

Published March 23, 2026, 14:18
Cyprus Police Bust 23-Year-Old with a Kilo of Cannabis

Members of the Cyprus Drug Squad (YKAN) arrested a 23-year-old in Nicosia while attempting to collect a package from the post office containing approximately one kilogram of cannabis. The package had been shipped from the United States and was placed under surveillance by YKAN after inspection. The young man is expected to be interrogated to determine the further route of the cannabis and how the package was ordered, and he may be brought before a court to request his detention. Simultaneously, the Nicosia District Court renewed the detention order for a 29-year-old who had been arrested the previous week for possession of 30 grams of cocaine, 30 grams of cannabis, and €4,770. YKAN secured a new detention for another seven days to investigate the case thoroughly. The 23-year-old's arrest occurred after a YKAN operation at the Nicosia Post Office, where the young man appeared to collect the package. The investigation continues to determine any accomplices in the case. The authorities are focusing on combating drug trafficking and protecting society from the effects of drugs. YKAN continues to conduct checks and operations to dismantle drug trafficking networks and arrest those involved.