Drug trafficking cases in Cyprus involving mass seizures

Cypriot authorities have initiated significant legal proceedings regarding recent large-scale drug seizures. In Nicosia, four individuals arrested last week during Operation 'Plegma' were referred to the Criminal Court for their involvement in a case concerning 233.5 kilograms of drugs originally discovered in February. Their first court appearance is scheduled for January 28, 2027, with authorities seeking to consolidate this case with five other already-jailed suspects. The court will decide on their remand status on November 11.

Separately, a 32-year-old man in Larnaca was referred to the local Criminal Court for trial on November 30 after police seized over one kilogram of cocaine and cannabis, along with 21,100 euros, during a raid on November 2. Furthermore, a 27-year-old traveler was arrested at Larnaca Airport on November 12 after customs and anti-drug officers discovered 22.5 kilograms of cannabis in his luggage upon his arrival from abroad.

These arrests highlight the ongoing efforts by the Directorate for Combating Organised Crime to dismantle drug trafficking networks across the island. Judicial investigations for all mentioned cases are currently ongoing as authorities process evidence and prepare for upcoming court hearings.