Half a kilo of cocaine found in Famagusta apartment raid, 26-year-old arrested

Local drugsFamagustaTop NewsYKAN Half a kilo of cocaine found in Famagusta apartment raid, 26-year-old arrested Viber Image 2026 08 20 06 47 18 631 1170x780 1 Relevant News Half a kilo of cocaine found in Famagusta apartment raid, 26-year-old arrested 20 August 2026 YKAN officer injured after driver rams police cars fleeing Larnaca field search 20 August 2026 Cyprus rejects Iran escalation fears, says it remains ‘pillar of stability’ 20 August 2026 newsroom 20 August 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber Cyprus’s Anti-Drugs Unit (YKAN) found roughly half a kilo of cocaine hidden in an apartment in the Famagusta district, leading to the arrest of the 26-year-old resident. The search was carried out under judicial warrant on August 14, as part of YKAN’s efforts to identify and arrest people involved in drug trafficking, and took place in the presence of the apartment complex’s deputy manager. Officers found a nylon bag containing cocaine with a total gross weight of 500 grams, along with a further 5 grams of cocaine scattered on the bed. An arrest warrant was subsequently secured against the 26-year-old resident of the apartment. He was arrested yesterday and remanded in custody. He is due to appear before Famagusta District Court this morning for remand proceedings. YKAN is continuing the investigation. Viber Image 2026 08 20 06 47 19 102 1024×574 Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News YKAN officer injured after driver rams police cars fleeing Larnaca field search Cyprus rejects Iran escalation fears, says it remains ‘pillar of stability’ Illegal jet ski and boat rentals putting swimmers at risk, association warns Cyprus pension reform avoids cuts but unions raise concerns Court to rule on custody in Paphos domestic violence case Trilogy Limassol Seafront: a dining destination Theta Mediterranean: seafood by the water in Pervolia Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.