District court sentences 25-year-old woman to six months in prison

On June 16, 2026, the Famagusta District Court sentenced a 25-year-old woman to six months in prison. The defendant was found guilty of illegal possession of a controlled substance, specifically nitrous oxide, and for illegal residency within the Republic of Cyprus. She was initially arrested on June 9, 2026. At the time of her arrest, authorities confiscated a metal canister, 64 unused nitrous oxide capsules, 68 balloons, and 100 euros in cash. Subsequent investigations confirmed that she had been residing in Cyprus without legal authorization. The case resulted in a conviction on both counts, leading to the six-month incarceration period.