Man sentenced to 17 years over cannabis possession with intent to supply
Paphos criminal court sentenced a 56-year-old man after police seized approximately 37.5kg of cannabis in February 2025.
Paphos, Cyprus. A 56-year-old man was sentenced to 17 years in prison on Monday for possessing 37.5kg of cannabis with intent to supply, police said on Tuesday.
Arrest and seizure
The man was arrested in February 2025 after he was seen digging in a field and retrieving a package. The drug squad Ykan apprehended him with 1kg of cannabis in his possession.
A subsequent search of the area uncovered another 29 buried packages containing green, dry cannabis plant matter. Police said the total quantity of cannabis located and seized was approximately 37kg and 451g.
Paphos criminal court imposed the sentence on Monday.
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