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Man Denies Charges Related to Drug-Laced Paper, Attempted Escape to Northern Cyprus

Published March 18, 2026, 14:16
Man Denies Charges Related to Drug-Laced Paper, Attempted Escape to Northern Cyprus

A 68-year-old man has denied charges related to the possession of 994 sheets of paper soaked in narcotics at his home. The defendant appeared before the Larnaca Permanent Criminal Court, where he is accused of importing controlled drugs, conspiracy, illegal procurement, and possession of narcotics. According to the prosecution, the man attempted to flee to the occupied territories using a stolen identity, leading the court to order his detention until the start of the trial. The case originated from a search of the defendant's home, conducted under a court warrant. The prosecution is seeking his continued detention due to a flight risk, while the defense challenged the request citing a typographical error in the date of the offense. Ultimately, the court approved the prosecution's request and set a new trial date for May 26, 2026.