23-year-old arrested in Ayia Napa after police find nitrous oxide canisters in car

Ayia Napa, Cyprus. A 23-year-old man was arrested early on Sunday after police allegedly found 20 canisters of nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, in his vehicle. He was arrested on suspicion of illegally possessing a controlled substance with intent to supply.

Vehicle search and seizure

According to police, members of the rapid response unit (MMAD) stopped the car for a routine check at around 2am on a road in Ayia Napa.

A search of the vehicle uncovered 20 canisters of nitrous oxide, eight balloons and an inhalation device, all of which were seized as evidence.