Police seize seven kilograms of drugs, including kief, in Famagusta raid

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Police in Famagusta on Saturday seized more than seven kilograms of narcotics, including what they described as a large quantity of kief, in a first for Cyprus, and arrested a 28-year-old man residing illegally in the district. The operation followed a search of land belonging to a 49-year-old local man and was conducted on Saturday morning, according to a statement from the Cyprus Police. Authorities said the haul included cannabis products and other controlled substances, though they did not specify the exact breakdown of the substances seized.

The drugs were discovered during a targeted operation in the Famagusta district, a region long monitored for illicit trafficking due to its proximity to sensitive border areas. Police did not disclose the precise location of the search, but confirmed that the 28-year-old suspect was taken into custody on suspicion of drug possession and trafficking. Investigators are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the discovery, including the possible involvement of additional individuals.

This seizure marks a significant escalation in Cyprus’s anti-narcotics efforts, particularly as the island remains a transit hub for drugs moving between Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. The inclusion of kief—a concentrated form of cannabis—is notable, as Cypriot authorities have previously reported only smaller quantities of such substances. Police sources indicated that the operation was intelligence-led, though they declined to provide further details about the origins of the tip-off or the investigative methods used.

The arrest comes amid broader concerns over drug-related crime in Famagusta, where authorities have intensified patrols and surveillance in recent months. While the district has not experienced the same level of cartel violence seen in other Mediterranean hotspots, law enforcement agencies have warned of growing infiltration by international trafficking networks. The Cyprus Police did not respond to requests for comment on whether the operation was linked to any ongoing investigations into organized crime groups operating in the region.

The suspect, whose identity has not been released, is expected to appear before a magistrate in the coming days. If convicted, he could face up to life imprisonment under Cyprus’s strict drug laws, which mandate severe penalties for trafficking and possession with intent to supply. The case underscores the challenges faced by Cypriot authorities as they seek to curb the flow of narcotics into and through the island, particularly as regional instability and porous borders continue to facilitate illicit trade.

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Seven kilos of drugs seized in Famagusta Police in Famagusta seized more than seven kilograms of narcotics on Saturday, including what they described as a large quantity of kief in a first for Cyprus. The seizure followed a search of land belonging to a 49-year-old man in the Famagusta district. During the operation, police arrested a 28-year-old man who was residing illegally […]

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