Man remanded after cannabis seized during Nicosia traffic stop
A 21-year-old man was remanded for three days after police seized cannabis, cash and other items following a traffic stop in Nicosia.
Nicosia, Cyprus. A 21-year-old man was remanded in custody for three days on Saturday after police found cannabis on his moped during a traffic stop.
Traffic stop and arrest
Police stopped the moped on Aeschylou Street at around 3.40pm on Friday.
Checks showed that the 21-year-old was driving without a licence or insurance. The moped also had no valid MOT certificate or road tax.
During a search of the vehicle, officers found around 40 grams of cannabis and arrested the man.
Searches and court order
Police later searched two residences used by the suspect and seized €8,800 in cash, a further 45 grams of cannabis, five grams of cannabis resin, a digital precision scale and three mobile phones.
The suspect appeared before Nicosia District Court on Saturday, which ordered his detention for three days while investigations continue.
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