A 35-year-old American man will go to prison for twelve years. A court in Larnaca decided this. He admitted to many crimes. These included bringing cannabis into the country and giving it to others. He also pretended to be someone else. The man was caught during an operation. He was working as a drug courier in Cyprus.
The problem started on May 19, 2025. Police were told about a strange package. It arrived at a business in Larnaca. Inside, they found thirty small bags of cannabis. This was about fifteen kilograms of drugs. The police drug squad, called YKAN, watched the package. The American man came from the United States. He was arrested on May 25th. He was picking up the package.
The man admitted everything in court. He said he was hired to help with drugs. He came to Cyprus to get cannabis. Then he would give it to other people. He was supposed to get 1,000 euros for each delivery. He said he needed money because he had financial problems.
The court was very serious about drugs. They do not allow drug smuggling, especially large amounts. The fifteen kilograms of cannabis were taken away. This stops many drugs from reaching people. The long prison sentence is a warning. It tells others not to do these crimes. The charge of pretending to be someone else shows he tried to hide his identity.
This shows that Cyprus police are working hard. They try to stop drugs from coming into the country. The YKAN unit acted quickly. They found the drugs and caught the man. The court's decision sends a clear message. Cyprus will not allow drug gangs to use the island. Anyone doing these crimes will face serious punishment. This is important for the country's safety.