Customs seize about 28kg of cannabis from passenger at Larnaca airport
A 19-year-old British passport holder arriving from Thailand via Dubai was found with 26 cannabis packages, according to customs.
Larnaca, Cyprus. Customs officers at Larnaca airport seized around 28kg of cannabis from a 19-year-old holder of a British passport on Friday, the customs department said. The passenger had travelled from Thailand via Dubai.
Intelligence led to joint operation
In its announcement on Friday, the department said intelligence supplied to customs had led to an operation conducted jointly with the police drug squad (Ykan).
An X-ray scan of two large suitcases belonging to the passenger prompted suspicions. Officers then searched the luggage by hand and found cannabis in 26 airtight nylon packages, weighing approximately 28kg in total, including packaging.
Investigation into intended recipients
According to the department, the seized drugs were transferred to Ykan for further inquiries, including work to establish who was meant to receive them in Cyprus. The announcement also said Interpol was expected to be notified.
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