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Drug-Impregnated Paper: Suspect Attempted to Flee to Occupied Territories with Stolen ID

Published March 18, 2026, 14:01
Drug-Impregnated Paper: Suspect Attempted to Flee to Occupied Territories with Stolen ID

A 68-year-old man is facing charges related to the import of narcotics into Cyprus, specifically 994 sheets of paper impregnated with drugs. The accused denied the charges before the Larnaca Permanent Criminal Court. According to the prosecution, the man attempted to flee to the occupied territories using a stolen ID and wearing a mask, violating a court order. The court decided to keep him in custody until the start of the trial, which is scheduled for May 26, 2026. The 68-year-old was arrested following a search of his home, pursuant to a court warrant, by YKAN. The prosecution argues for detention due to the risk of flight, while the defense attempted to challenge the request citing a typographical error in a document.