Two young men detained in Nicosia in drugs and weapons case

Drug Enforcement Administration officers conducted an operation in Nicosia, during which a 22-year-old man, previously wanted in connection with a drug possession case, was detained.

According to the police, a judicial arrest warrant was already active against the suspect. This refers to an investigation related to the discovery of 230 grams of cannabis and hashish, as well as 40 ecstasy pills.

Following the detention, police searched the suspect's house. A 19-year-old young man was also inside the premises during the search. In the bedroom, law enforcement officers discovered and seized about 10 grams of cannabis, 12 ecstasy pills, a pistol, two magazines, and 15 rounds of ammunition of various calibers.

In addition, 100 anabolic steroid tablets and two mobile phones were found and also seized as material evidence.

The 22-year-old man was re-arrested on new charges related to drug and weapon possession. The second young man found in the house was also detained for further investigation.

Both suspects are expected to appear before the Nicosia District Court, where police will request a remand order for their further custody.

The investigation is being continued by the Nicosia Drug Enforcement Administration.