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Man arrested after cocaine seizure in Famagusta district

Police arrested a 26-year-old after finding 505 grams of cocaine during a search of a flat in the Famagusta district.

Man arrested after cocaine seizure in Famagusta district
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Paralimni, Cyprus. A 26-year-old man was arrested in connection with the discovery of 505 grams of cocaine during a search of a residential property in the Famagusta district, police said on Thursday.


Search and arrest

Police searched a block of flats on Friday last week and found 500 grams of cocaine in a nylon bag inside one apartment.

An additional five grams of cocaine were found scattered on the bed in the apartment, police said.

An arrest warrant was issued for the flat’s sole resident, the 26-year-old, who was located and arrested on Wednesday.

Court appearance

The man was expected to appear before the Famagusta District Court in Paralimni on Thursday.

Police said their investigation is ongoing.

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