A 41-year-old man was arrested over the alleged import of seven kilos of cannabis police said on Thursday.

The arrest followed an investigation by the drug squad into a package that arrived in Cyprus by courier in February containing the drugs.

Police said evidence gathered during the inquiry led to a court warrant for the suspect’s arrest.

Officers detained him on Wednesday afternoon and searched his home, where they found a small quantity of cannabis, mobile phones and other items, which they seized.

The suspect was taken into custody and is due before the Nicosia district court on Thursday for a remand hearing.

The drug squad is continuing its investigation.