Police in Paphos arrested two men for possession of narcotics in the early hours of Friday and on Thursday night .

According to a police statement, at 7.30pm members of the force on patrol stopped a car driven by a 24-year-old man for a check. A search of his vehicle turned up narcotics weighing 3.2 grams. The driver also underwent a drug test with a positive result.

The 24-year-old was accused in writing and released to be summoned later.

Shortly after midnight on the Kissonerga – Peyia road police checked a parked vehicle and allegedly found a bag containing cannabis.

The 24-year-old driver of that vehicle was also arrested and taken to the drug unit (Ykan) offices where he was charged in writing and released to be summoned later.