26-year-old arrested in Famagusta following discovery of over 500 grams of cocaine

A 26-year-old man was arrested in the Famagusta district on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, following a police operation targeting drug trafficking. Officers from the Anti-Drugs Unit (YKAN) conducted a search of the suspect's apartment on August 14 under a judicial warrant, in the presence of the apartment complex’s deputy manager.

During the search, authorities discovered a nylon bag containing approximately 500 grams of cocaine, alongside an additional 5 grams of the substance scattered on a bed. Following the seizure, an arrest warrant was issued for the occupant. After his arrest on Wednesday, he was brought before the Famagusta District Court on Thursday, August 20, where the court ordered him to be remanded in custody for a period of five days.

The investigation into the suspect’s alleged involvement in the sale and distribution of narcotics remains ongoing as YKAN continues to gather evidence. While police reports provide a consistent timeline, some sources refer to the search as having taken place on the Friday prior to the arrest, while official records specify the date as August 14.