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Drug trafficking ring dismantled in Cyprus; 21 arrested and 60 kg seized
7 sourcesFirst reported 18 days agoUpdated 18 days ago
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What all sources covered
- A drug trafficking ring has been dismantled in Cyprus, resulting in 21 arrests.
- Approximately 60 kilograms of opium poppy capsules, known as Papaver somniferum, were seized during the operation.
- The targeted operation by the Drug Enforcement Service (YKAN) began on June 19, 2026, and uncovered 17 related cases across the country.
- Two additional suspects are currently being sought in connection with the operation.
- The authorities have collaborated with an external firm to halt the shipments of these narcotics to Cyprus.
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All coverage
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Ξήλωσαν κύκλωμα ναρκωτικών στην Κύπρο – 21 συλλήψεις και κατάσχεση 60 κιλών
Dialogos· 18 days ago
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ΦΩΤΟ: Εξαρθρώθηκε κύκλωμα ναρκωτικών – 21 συλλήψεις και κατάσχεση 60 κιλών
Sigmalive· 18 days ago
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ΥΚΑΝ: Εξαρθρώθηκε κύκλωμα εισαγωγής λοβών παπαρούνας - Στο Κακουργιοδικείο 21 πρόσωπα
Politis· 18 days ago
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Cyprus anti-drug squad smashes international smuggling ring and arrests 21 suspects
In-Cyprus· 18 days ago
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Ξήλωσε το κύκλωμα οπιούχων η ΥΚΑΝ: Κατάσχεθηκαν 60kg ναρκωτικά, 21 συλλήψεις (ΦΩΤΟ)
Alpha News· 18 days ago
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Εξαρθρώθηκε κύκλωμα που εισάγει ναρκωτικά στην Κύπρο – Κατασχέθηκαν τεράστιες ποσότητες, «βροχή» συλλήψεων (ΕΙΚΟΝΕΣ)
Omega TV (Omegalive)· 18 days ago
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Εξαρθρώθηκε κύκλωμα ναρκωτικών: 21 συλλήψεις και κατάσχεση περίπου 60 κιλών μήκωνος υπνοφόρου – Καταζητούνται άλλοι δύο (εικόνες)
Philenews· 18 days ago