Woman, 33, arrested over kilogram of methamphetamine sent by post
Police arrested a 33-year-old woman on Wednesday in connection with about one kilogram of crystal methamphetamine imported by post, and a 25-year-old man was detained over illegal stay.
Nicosia, Cyprus. A 33-year-old woman was arrested on Wednesday in connection with the importation of roughly one kilogram of crystal methamphetamine that was found in a postal item, police said.
Arrest under court warrant
The woman was taken into custody shortly before 9am on the basis of a court warrant. The arrest followed an investigation carried out by the drug squad Ykan together with the intelligence unit.
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A 42-year-old man had already been arrested on October 23, after he visited a post office to pick up the parcel holding the narcotics. A court ordered on October 24 that he be held for eight days, and he remains in custody while police continue their inquiries.
Further arrest during the operation
In the course of Wednesday’s operation, officers also detained a 25-year-old man on suspicion of staying in the Republic without legal status.
Investigation continues
Police stated that enquiries into the suspected drug trafficking case are ongoing.
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