The police arrested two individuals, aged 29 and 21, as part of an investigation into a case involving the illegal possession of drugs for the purpose of distribution and the laundering of proceeds from illegal activities.

Specifically, members of the Anti-Narcotics Service (YKAN), after evaluating a tip, stopped a vehicle in Kato Paphos late yesterday afternoon in which the two individuals were traveling.

Following a search conducted by police officers, 3 grams of cannabis, 0.5 of methamphetamine, and €700 in cash, and they were arrested for offenses committed in the act.

In a subsequent search of the two individuals’ residence, the following were also found and seized:

• 1 gram of cocaine
• 10 grams of methamphetamine
• 73 Captagon tablets
• 197 grams of cannabis
• €4,250 in cash   

The suspects are expected to appear before the Paphos District Court today for a detention order to be issued.

The Paphos Narcotics Unit is continuing its investigation.