Police on Thursday confiscated over nine kilos cannabis from a woman arriving at Larnaca Airport.

The 24-year-old woman was arrested for investigation into the case of illegal drug importation.

During a check carried out by customs officers on the woman’s luggage five plastic packages were found, containing approximately 9.5 kilograms of cannabis.

The 24-year-old was arrested for evident offenses of importation and possession of illegal drugs with intent to supply.

Police are continuing the investigation.