Cyprus Police Dismantle Major Drug Trafficking Ring in Larnaca

EN B2 2 min read Feb 15

In a significant and meticulously planned operation, the Cyprus Police Drug Law Enforcement Unit (YKAN) successfully apprehended nine individuals on Saturday, confiscating substantial quantities of illicit substances and weaponry. This extensive sweep, targeting sophisticated drug trafficking networks, involved officers thoroughly searching residences, commercial properties, and numerous vehicles throughout the Larnaca...

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