Members of the Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (DAOE) proceeded today to locate and seize a quantity of cannabis weighing approximately 22.5 kilograms – YKAN, in cooperation with Customs authorities.
Following an assessment of relevant information by the DAOE – YKAN, the 27-year-old was stopped for inspection this morning at Larnaca Airport, where he had arrived from a third country.
During an inspection of his travel bag, 42 nylon packages were found, containing cannabis with a total weight of approximately 22.5 kilograms.

The 27-year-old was arrested on the spot for the offenses of illegal importation, illegal possession, and possession of narcotic substances with the intent to supply them to others.
Investigations are ongoing by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DAOE) – YKAN.
