A 26-year-old man has been arrested at Larnaca airport after customs officers discovered nearly 24 kilograms of cannabis in his luggage following his arrival from a European country.
- A 26-year-old man has been arrested at Larnaca airport after customs officers discovered nearly 24 kilograms of cannabis in his luggage following his arrival from a European country.
The arrest took place shortly after 5.30pm yesterday, as part of ongoing operations by the Police’s Drug Law Enforcement Unit (YKAN), in collaboration with the Customs Department. These operations aim to identify individuals attempting to import narcotics into Cyprus.
Acting on intelligence from YKAN members, customs officers conducted a search of the suspect as he passed through the “Nothing to Declare” channel in the arrivals area of Larnaca airport. Upon inspection of his luggage, officers uncovered a total of 44 packages containing dried cannabis plant material, weighing 23 kilograms and 946 grams.
The man was promptly arrested and is now in custody, where he is undergoing police questioning. The YKAN’s Larnaca Unit is currently investigating multiple charges, including importation, possession, and possession of narcotics with the intent to supply to others.
