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19kg of cannabis found in airport search

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A 29-year-old man has been arrested at Paphos airport for the illegal possession of drugs.

The drugs squad and customs officials arrested the man on Friday night after 19 kilos of cannabis and approximately one kilo of suspected cocaine were found during a check of his luggage after the suspect arrived from abroad.

He was remanded for eight days on Saturday.

The drugs squad continue their investigations.


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