Larnaca: Jail Time for Importing 17 kg of Cannabis

The Larnaca Permanent Criminal Court sentenced two individuals to 11 years and 2.5 years in prison respectively for the illegal import and possession of narcotics. The defendants were also found guilty of possessing narcotics with the intent to supply them to others.

Specifically, they were arrested on June 7, 2025, at Larnaca airport. During a search of their luggage, approximately 17 kg and 600 grams of cannabis were discovered. The operation was carried out by YKAN in cooperation with the Customs Authorities.