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Hundreds of laughing gas canisters seized

Cyprus Mail · 2026-10-05

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• What happened: Hundreds of laughing gas canisters seized Police seized hundreds of nitrous oxide canisters during a raid on a premises in the Famagusta district on Sunday night. According to a police statement, officers from the Famagusta crime prevention unit searched the premises under a court warrant. During the search, officers f... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.

Police seized hundreds of nitrous oxide canisters during a raid on a premises in the Famagusta district on Sunday night.

According to a police statement, officers from the Famagusta crime prevention unit searched the premises under a court warrant.

During the search, officers found 271 canisters containing nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, as well as 47 used canisters.

Four metal cylinders and a number of balloons were also seized.

The person responsible for the premises was summoned to appear at Ayia Napa police station as investigations continue.

Dina covers local news for the Cyprus Mail, bringing an international perspective shaped by her experiences living in Lebanon and Cyprus, and traveling across Europe and the Middle East. When she’s not reporting, Dina coaches aspiring authors and devours books.

Source: Cyprus Mail
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