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40-Year-Old Arrested with Cocaine, Claims He Was Following Instructions

Published March 24, 2026, 09:08
40-Year-Old Arrested with Cocaine, Claims He Was Following Instructions

A 40-year-old Cypriot man was arrested by YKAN in Nicosia with 550 grams of cocaine hidden in dietary supplement packaging. Investigators are searching for his accomplices, as they believe he was receiving instructions from someone else to pick up the package. The suspect claims he was unaware of the package's contents and was simply following orders. YKAN believes there is a 'leader' who recruits individuals to pick up packages containing drugs. Police sources report that the suspect received the package from a courier company and was immediately arrested after a stakeout by YKAN officers. The 40-year-old is being investigated for the offenses of illegal import and possession of drugs with the intent to supply another person, as well as conspiracy to commit a felony. The investigation is ongoing to identify the accomplices and the mastermind behind the case.