Cyprus, Nicosia

25-year-old man arrested in Limassol: cannabis, pyrotechnics and a live round seized

18.01.2026 / 10:18
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Limassol police arrested a 25-year-old man following a check of his vehicle. The operation was carried out by officers of the Drug Law Enforcement Unit (YKAN) based on operational information.

During the inspection of the car, police found a hand-rolled cigarette with cannabis residue, a metal grinder containing a small amount of the drug, and electronic scales. The man was arrested at the scene for committing an offence in the act.

Later, law enforcement officers conducted a search at the suspect’s residence. The following items were found and seized:

  • approximately 220 grams of cannabis,
  • 20 factory-made handheld flares,
  • one industrial firecracker,
  • a live round for a military weapon.

The man remains in custody, while the investigation is being continued by YKAN and the Limassol Criminal Investigation Department.

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