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Young Man Sentenced to Several Years in Prison for Drugs and Explosives

Published March 24, 2026, 15:44
Young Man Sentenced to Several Years in Prison for Drugs and Explosives

A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to six years in prison by the Larnaca Permanent Criminal Court for conspiracy, illegal possession of drugs with intent to supply to others, and illegal possession of explosives. The offenses were committed on September 9, 2025, when a quantity of drugs and explosives were found during a search of his home. The search was carried out by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and the man was arrested for immediate offenses. During the search, drugs were seized and a sum of €10,020 was found in his home, which was taken for examination. The DEA investigated the case and found that the 23-year-old was responsible for managing the house, which belongs to a relative. The case concerns the trafficking of narcotics and the man's conviction is the result of the DEA's efforts to combat crime.