Police said on Friday they arrested a 28-year-old man in Paphos suspected of possessing over 12kg of narcotics in connection with a drug bust earlier in the week in Emba.

On Tuesday, the drug squad obtained information about a large-scale drug smuggling operation in the rural area of Paphos and attempted to detain two suspects.

A car chase ensued but the suspects escaped after hitting four vehicles despite warning shots being fired.

During the chase, the driver threw a bag containing 1.114kg of cannabis on the roof of an abandoned house.

According to police, during a drugs squad raid later on Tuesday on an apartment in Paphos, a total of 12kg of cannabis and 1kg of cocaine were found in the possession of the 28-year-old.

Police also seized approximately €75,000.

The man was arrested on Thursday after authorities received an anonymous tip.

The drug squad is continuing its investigations.