Two remanded for eight days in Nicosia drug investigation

Nicosia, Cyprus. Two men aged 51 and 47 were remanded in custody for eight days on Wednesday as police investigate a drug case in Nicosia district.
Police searches
Officers from the anti-drug squad, Ykan, stopped a vehicle driven by the 51-year-old on Tuesday and found about 90 grammes of suspected cannabis, police said.
Police also stopped a second vehicle driven by the 47-year-old.
Seizures
A search of the 47-year-old’s vehicle uncovered three knives. A search of his home led to the seizure of 2.32kg of suspected cannabis, €10,800 in cash and other items for examination.
Court order
The two men appeared before Nicosia district court on Wednesday, which ordered their remand in custody for eight days.
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