In arrest of three persons, for the purpose of investigating a case of possession of drugs with the purpose of supplying them to other persons, and money laundering from illegal activities, were carried out by members of the Police.
Specifically, during a coordinated operation of the Anti-Narcotics Service - YKAN, in the Nicosia district, members of the Service intercepted at around 4.30 yesterday afternoon, a car driven by a 21-year-old man, with two other young men, aged 21 and 20, as passengers and co-passengers.
In a subsequent check, a quantity of white powder believed to be cocaine, weighing 44 grams, a quantity of cannabis, weighing 65 grams, was found in the possession of the 21-year-old driver, a quantity of cannabis resin weighing 23 grams, a quantity of crystal substance methamphetamine weighing 5 grams, a precision scale, and the sum of EUR 5,910.
At the same time, members of the YKAN found in the possession of the 21-year-old passenger, a quantity of cannabis weighing 24 grams, a quantity of crystal substance methamphetamine, weighing 3 grams, and a quantity of white powder, believed to be cocaine, weighing approximately 2.5 grams, as well as the sum of money of 280 euros.
The two 21-year-olds were arrested for offences of their own accord by members of the YKAN and were subsequently arrested on court warrants, while the 20-year-old passenger in the vehicle was also arrested on a court warrant. The three were taken into custody for the purposes of police investigations.
Investigations are continuing by the YCAN's Nicosia Unit.
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