On November 30, a 32-year-old man was committed for trial before the Larnaca Permanent Criminal Court, who was arrested in connection with a drug trafficking case after more than one kilogram of cocaine, cannabis, and 21,100 euros were seized. The court ordered his detention until the start of the trial.
As announced by the police, as part of a joint operation by the DAOE, YKAN, and YPEE, the 32-year-old was stopped for inspection on the afternoon of Monday, November 2, while driving his car in a rural area of Larnaca.
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Two packages of cocaine with a total gross weight of 100 grams were found in his possession, while 16 firecrackers were also found in his vehicle.
Searches were subsequently conducted in open areas, at his residence, and in the surrounding area. Additional quantities of cocaine, cannabis, and cannabis resin were found, along with a precision scale, a grinder, as well as 21,100 euros in cash, which, according to the police, is believed to have been obtained through illegal activities.
The largest quantity of cocaine, with a total gross weight of 826 grams, was found in a plastic container, carefully hidden in the ground in an open area near his home.
All items found, as well as four cell phones, were seized as evidence.
The Larnaca Anti-Narcotics Unit (DAOE-YKAN) is continuing its investigation.
Source: CNA
