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Increase in Drug Seizures and New Dangerous Substances in Cyprus

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The Cyprus Drug Enforcement Agency (YKAN) reports a surge in drug seizures in 2026.
Seizures of cocaine have exceeded 71 kilograms, a 130% increase from last year.
Newly identified drugs include synthetic cannabinoids and liquid cocaine, heightening concerns.
Authorities warn that criminal networks are introducing increasingly dangerous substances to the market.

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In the first half of 2026, the Cyprus Drug Enforcement Unit (YDPA) reported a significant increase in drug seizures, particularly cocaine, which saw a 130% rise compared to previous periods. YDPA confiscated over 71 kilograms of cocaine, raising alarms about the changing landscape of drug trafficking on the island. Authorities are increasingly concerned about the emergence of dangerous new synthetic drugs that have recently appeared in the local market.

Police officials have noted that criminal networks are adapting quickly to law enforcement measures, implementing methods that introduce increasingly potent substances. In addition to cocaine, there has been a notable increase in the seizure of methamphetamine and other synthetic drugs. These developments highlight a worrying trend in the Cypriot drug market, prompting YDPA and law enforcement to intensify their efforts in combating drug crimes and adapting strategies to respond to these challenges.

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