Man arrested for illegal drugs at Larnaca airport
A 31-year-old man was arrested in Larnaca airport upon arrival for possession of methamphetamine in his luggage.
According to police statement, the man was arrested on the evening of Sunday after a check carried out by the customs department.
Customs officials found three wooden trays in his luggage in which there were nine carefully hidden plastic packages containing a total of 1.26kg of the drug.
The man was arrested on three separate offenses of illegal importation of drugs, possession of drugs, and intent to supply.
The 31-year-old is expected to appear before the Larnaca District Court on Monday for the issuance of a detention order.
The case is under ongoing investigation.