Over six kilograms of cannabis seized at Larnaca airport

On October 16, 2026, customs officials at Larnaca Airport in Cyprus intercepted a courier package containing over six kilograms of cannabis. The illicit shipment, which arrived from a third country, was declared as a painting on canvas. Upon inspection, officers discovered 11 airtight nylon bags of narcotics concealed behind the artwork.

The operation led to a controlled delivery where law enforcement officers from the Drug Law Enforcement Unit (YKAN) and the Organized Crime Investigation Department (DAOE) apprehended two men, aged 39 and 67, when they arrived to collect the package at approximately 3:30 p.m. The total weight of the confiscated cannabis was recorded at 6 kilograms and 110 grams.

The investigation into the smuggling attempt is currently ongoing. Authorities are working to determine the full scope of the operation and identify any potential accomplices involved in the illicit trafficking network. Both suspects remain in custody as part of the broader effort by Cypriot law enforcement to combat the import and distribution of illegal substances within the Republic of Cyprus.