Driver Arrested with 23 Kilograms of Cannabis in Nicosia
In Nicosia, police have apprehended a driver found with a substantial quantity of drugs. The individual was caught with nearly 23 kilograms of cannabis.
According to the police, the drugs were tracked and seized on Thursday afternoon. Officers detained a 29-year-old man while he was driving a vehicle.
During the arrest, the suspect’s car collided with a police vehicle, resulting in damage to both vehicles.
Upon searching the suspect’s vehicle, police discovered 20 vacuum-sealed packages of cannabis totaling 22.8 kilograms. The 29-year-old has been arrested and is expected to appear before the Nicosia District Court today for a detention hearing.
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Born in 1984 in Russia, in the city of Yekaterinburg (Sverdlovsk region). Since 2023, he has been living in Northern Cyprus. Education: Ural State University (UrGU, now UrFU), Faculty of Journalism. Specialization – journalist (2007). Professional experience: From 2003 to 2023, he worked in…
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