Four individuals referred to trial in Nicosia following drug seizure

Four individuals arrested during the nationwide police operation 'Plegma' on November 5, 2026, have been referred for direct trial before the Nicosia Criminal Court. The suspects are accused of involvement in the trafficking of 233.5 kilograms of drugs originally seized in Strovolos in February 2026. The four are allegedly connected to a key facilitator known as the 'storekeeper,' who is currently in custody at the Central Prisons.

Following the expiration of their five-day remand, the suspects appeared in court on November 10, 2026, where the prosecution requested they remain in custody pending the trial. The court is scheduled to rule on this detention request on November 11. Their first appearance before the Criminal Court has been set for January 28, 2027.

This development is expected to lead to the consolidation of two separate legal cases involving a total of nine defendants. Judicial authorities anticipate suspending current individual prosecutions to file a unified charge sheet, ensuring that all nine suspects are tried together for their alleged participation in the drug trafficking network. This summary excludes unrelated reports regarding individual arrests in other districts.