Two arrested in Larnaca and Limassol drug cases
Two people were arrested on Saturday in Larnaca and Limassol in connection with the illegal possession of narcotic substances, police said.
According to a statement from the police communications branch, the first case occurred shortly before noon in Larnaca, when a 39-year-old man riding a motorcycle on Kyriakou Matsi Avenue was involved in a collision with a car driven by a 51-year-old woman, under circumstances still under investigation.
The motorcyclist sustained minor injuries and was taken by ambulance to Larnaca General Hospital.
Following a tip-off, members of the Drug Law Enforcement Unit (Ykan) in Larnaca visited the man at the hospital. A body search led to the discovery of 24 nylon sachets containing methamphetamine, with a total gross weight of approximately 14.7 grams, in his possession.
The 39-year-old was arrested for a flagrant offence. Further checks revealed that he was riding the motorcycle without a driving licence or valid insurance certificate.
In a second case, Ykan officers in Limassol carried out a search at the home of a 24-year-old man.
During the search, police found three nylon sachets containing cocaine, with a total gross weight of approximately 2.2 grams, as well as a set of precision scales inside a safe.
The 24-year-old was arrested for a flagrant offence. Police also seized €1,875 in cash, which will be examined to determine whether it is linked to the trafficking of narcotic substances.
Investigations by Ykan in Larnaca and Limassol are continuing.