Cyclist Arrested After Attacking Police Officer, Found with Drugs

Yesterday, police arrested a 33-year-old man in Limassol following a chase. The man initially ignored a police signal to stop and attempted to flee on a bicycle, eventually falling and continuing on foot. During the arrest, he resisted and attacked the police officers. A subsequent search revealed 26 packages of cannabis (20 grams), 19 packages of methamphetamine (9 grams), and €442 in cash in his possession. The 33-year-old was initially arrested for resisting and assaulting the police officers, as well as for causing disturbance and disrupting the peace. He was then re-arrested for illegal possession of drugs with the intent to supply to another person. Police are investigating the case and the 33-year-old remains in custody to facilitate investigations. YKAN and the Agios Ioannis Police Station continue their investigations to determine the full extent of the man's involvement in drug trafficking. The case highlights the continued presence of drug trafficking in the area and the police's determination to combat such activities. The resistance during the arrest also underscores the challenges faced by police officers in enforcing the law.