Two more arrested after drugs smuggled into prison (updated)
Testimonies point to the involvement of four more people in connection with a case of smuggling illegal drugs into the central prison. Police were informed...
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Woman arrested trying to smuggle drugs into prison inside TV
A woman was arrested on Thursday for having attempted to smuggle into the Central Prisons narcotics stashed inside a television. According to a statement, the...
Prison guard arrested on suspicion of possession of cocaine, steroids
The drug squad on Monday arrested a prison guard on suspicion of possession of cocaine and steroids, prison authorities announced on Tuesday. The guard was...
North hands over suspected drug trafficker
A 43-year-old man was referred to the Larnaca criminal court on Wednesday facing charges in connection with the trafficking of half a kilo of cocaine....
Drug suspect who fled north handed back through UN
A 43-year-old man wanted in connection with a drugs case under investigation and who had fled to the north, was handed over to Greek Cypriot police...
Paphos police hold three drugs suspects
Paphos police arrested three people at around midnight in connection with possession of illegal drugs and obstructing police investigations. Two of the suspects were also...
Islandwide study to determine use of drugs during lockdown
An islandwide study is being conducted upon the initiative of the Cyprus National Addiction Authority and in cooperation with the University of Cyprus, with the...
Medical cannabis regulations passed
Parliament has passed a bill to regulate the prescription, distribution, and availability of medical cannabis. The bill was voted into law 42 votes in favour...
Paphos man jailed for 20 years for attempted murder of police officers and abduction
A 40-year-old man was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Thursday by the Limassol criminal court for the attempted murder of two police officers,...
Man jailed for eight years for possession of 1kg of cocaine
The Larnaca-Famagusta criminal court sentenced a 37-year-old man to eight years in prison on Thursday after finding him guilty of possession of around a kilo...
Remand for third suspect after 1kg of cannabis found
The Larnaca district court on Wednesday remanded a 34-year-old man in connection with the discovery of one kilo of cannabis five days ago. The drug...
Drugs suspect arrested in Paphos
A 36-year-old man in Paphos has been arrested after police said they found cocaine at his home. According to police, after obtaining a search warrant,...
Man jailed for 12 years for importing cocaine
A 33-year-old man was sentenced to 12 years in jail on Wednesday for importing 2.3kg of cocaine. The Limassol court found the man guilty on...
Drugs squad calls for better coordination to fight abuse
The drug squad Ykan is at the forefront of operations against drug traffickers, a police announcement said to mark the International Day against Drug Abuse...
Remand extended for five meth-lab suspects
A Limassol court on Friday extended the remand of five suspects held in relation with the possession of drugs and raw materials that could be...
Two remanded for three days in Paphos after police chase
Two men aged 39 and 42 were remanded by the Paphos court on Sunday for three days in connection with drug offences and illegal possession...
Man arrested after shots fired
Limassol police on Tuesday arrested a 41-year-old man after shots were fired outside his home and illegal drugs were found in his possession, they said....
Motorist arrested for driving while on drugs
A 20-year-old man was arrested in Chlorakas on Tuesday evening after he was caught driving under the influence of drugs, carrying a knife and not...
Woman remanded over investigation into 72 kilos of cannabis
A 45-year-old woman was remanded for five days on Sunday at Limassol district court in connection to an investigation into 72 kilos of cannabis which...
21-year-old man dies after night on the beach (Updated)
A 21-year-old Greek man was found floating dead early Saturday morning, at the beach in Oroklini, police said. According to police, the man, Avraam Kousounides,...
