Paphos police on Monday said they have arrested a 24-year-old man after they found dry cannabis in his possession.

According to Paphos CID chief and spokesman Michalis Nicolaou, police found the 24-year-old in a parked car while patrolling Athenas street in Paphos around 7pm on Sunday.

During a search, officers found dry cannabis in his possession, leading to his arrest over the possession of illegal controlled substance.