Attempted drone delivery at Nicosia Central Prisons intercepted

On Thursday morning, authorities at the Nicosia Central Prisons successfully intercepted a drone attempting to deliver a package into the facility. The detection was made possible by the prison's operational anti-drone security system. Prison officials immediately confiscated both the drone and the unauthorized package. The Cyprus Police were subsequently notified to take possession of the items and conduct a formal investigation. The Ministry of Justice and Public Order stated that this incident underscores the effectiveness of the anti-drone technology in preventing the smuggling of contraband, such as mobile phones and narcotics. No further details regarding the contents of the package or the origin of the drone have been released at this stage.