Four individuals referred to trial for drug trafficking in Nicosia

On November 10, 2026, four individuals arrested last week during the police operation "Plegma" were referred to a direct trial at the Nicosia Criminal Court. The case involves their alleged connection to a major drug trafficking network. The total quantity of drugs associated with the ongoing legal proceedings varies between reports, with Politis citing 230 kilograms and Philenews mentioning 233.5 kilograms discovered last February in Strovolos.

The prosecution has requested that the four defendants be remanded in custody until the trial concludes, with the court expected to issue a decision on this matter on November 11. Their first appearance before the Criminal Court is scheduled for January 28, 2027. This latest legal action brings the total number of individuals linked to the case to nine, as five other suspects were already in custody.

Authorities are now working on preparing a joint indictment. This development creates the possibility that the two separate criminal cases will be merged, allowing the four newly charged individuals to be tried alongside the five existing defendants. The group is allegedly linked to a central figure, described as a warehouse operator, who is currently in custody at the Central Prisons awaiting trial.