Man jailed for 10 years over cocaine and cannabis shipment in Limassol

Limassol, Cyprus. A 28-year-old man received a 10-year prison sentence on Wednesday after pleading guilty to unlawful possession and possession with intent to supply drugs. The case before Limassol criminal court involved 2kg of cocaine and 8kg of cannabis.

Shipment intercepted after tip-off

The court heard that information received by the anti-drug trafficking police unit (Ykan) led officers to a parcel shipped from Greece and stored at a courier firm’s Limassol warehouse.

Police arranged a controlled delivery and arrested the defendant when he arrived to collect the parcel.

According to the court, he served as a paid intermediary, carrying out a third party’s instructions to help distribute the drugs on the market.

Factors considered in sentencing

The judges emphasised the gravity of the offences, the amount of drugs and the cocaine’s high purity. They said increasing drug-related crime made deterrent sentences necessary.

In determining the sentence, the court took account of his earlier conviction for possessing and using cannabis. It also considered his admission of guilt, his personal and family situation, and his attempts to overcome addiction.

The proceedings involving his co-defendant were adjourned until a later date.