Police in Nicosia are investigating a case of illegal drug possession involving a 42-year-old police officer. The 42-year-old was arrested to facilitate the investigation, and procedures have been initiated to place her on administrative leave.
Specifically, around 3 p.m. yesterday, members of the DAOE-YKAN stopped a car driven by the 42-year-old on a street in Nicosia for a routine check. During the subsequent search, a quantity of cannabis with a total weight of 3.4 grams was found and seized, four hand-rolled cigarettes containing cannabis, and two half-smoked hand-rolled cigarettes, which also contained cannabis.
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The 42-year-old woman was arrested for the flagrant offense of illegal drug possession and taken into custody. She is expected to appear before the Nicosia District Court today for the immediate filing of charges against her.
The Chief of Police has already issued instructions to immediately initiate proceedings to suspend the 42-year-old from duty.
Police leadership reiterates that it has zero tolerance for any behavior or action by its members that violates the law, regulations, or the principles of the Force. It is emphasized that all cases are investigated with complete transparency and addressed immediately, without any discrimination or exception.
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