Paphos, Cyprus. A 24-year-old man was sentenced to 10 years in prison by the Paphos permanent criminal court after being convicted of importing and possessing more than 16kg of cannabis.
Court ruling and sentence
The sentence was issued on Monday after the court examined evidence presented by the prosecuting authority and found the defendant guilty of all charges. The court imposed concurrent prison sentences amounting to 10 years in total.
Seizure at Paphos airport
The case relates to a drug seizure in June last year at Paphos airport, where the man was stopped for inspection upon arrival.
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