Pafos Live 25 June 2026
As part of the ongoing actions of the Anti-Narcotics Service (YKAN) to identify and seize narcotic substances that are being or are attempted to be imported into the Republic of Cyprus, targeted operations were carried out yesterday in the districts of Nicosia, Limassol and Larnaca.
During the operations, a total quantity of approximately 20 kilograms and 780 grams of dried poppy pods of the species Papaver somniferum was located and confiscated.
As part of yesterday's operations, five men aged 20, 22, 23, 27 and 28 were arrested. It is noted that one of the arrested, aged 22, was already in custody in connection with another similar case.






