Limassol court sentences 28-year-old to 10 years for drug trafficking

The Limassol Permanent Criminal Court sentenced a 28-year-old man to 10 years in prison on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, following his guilty plea for the possession and supply of illegal drugs. The defendant was arrested by officers from the Anti-Drug Law Enforcement Unit (YKAN) during a controlled delivery operation at a courier warehouse in Limassol. The authorities had intercepted a shipment imported from Greece containing approximately 2 kilograms of high-purity cocaine and 8 kilograms of cannabis, which the man attempted to collect.

Investigations revealed that the man acted as an intermediary and transporter for a third party in exchange for financial gain. The court heard that the defendant has a prior criminal record involving the possession and smoking of cannabis, for which he had previously received fines. In delivering the sentence, the court emphasized the gravity of organized drug trafficking and the necessity for deterrent punishments due to the rising trend of such offenses in the region. The court rejected arguments that the defendant's personal and family circumstances could excuse his involvement in the organized operation.

This sentencing concludes the judicial process for this specific case, as the defendant admitted to the charges before the court.