Drug trafficking arrests in Cyprus involve cannabis and methamphetamine seizures

On October 23, 2026, Cypriot authorities conducted multiple operations resulting in the arrest of two individuals for major drug trafficking offenses. In the first incident, a 19-year-old traveler holding a British passport was arrested at Larnaca Airport upon arrival from Thailand via Dubai. Customs officers and members of the Anti-Drug Unit discovered approximately 28 kilograms of cannabis concealed within 26 airtight packages inside his luggage.

In separate operations spanning October 23 and 24, a 35-year-old man was arrested in the Larnaca and Limassol districts for attempting to collect a postal package containing approximately 1.2 kilograms of methamphetamine. This parcel had been intercepted by customs on October 21 after arriving from a European country. Additionally, reports indicate a separate incident involving a 42-year-old man arrested in Nicosia while collecting a package containing one kilogram of crystal methamphetamine; a search of his residence revealed further quantities of cannabis.

All suspects are currently in custody. The 42-year-old and the 35-year-old are facing charges including drug importation, possession with intent to supply, and money laundering. Authorities continue to investigate these cases, with plans to involve Interpol in the airport-related trafficking investigation to track potential associates.