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Three Arrested in Dried Poppy Bulb Seizure

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Ykan arrested a 22-year-old man as part of an investigation into dried poppy bulbs.
The seizure involved 6.05 kilograms discovered in postal packages in Famagusta.
Two other suspects, ages 35 and 30, were already arrested on June 25.
The three suspects have been remanded in custody for seven days to aid investigations.
Police are concerned about rising narcotics enforcement issues in Cyprus.

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Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the seizure of over 6.5 kilograms of dried poppy bulbs in Cyprus. The arrests took place during anti-drug operations conducted by the drug squad, known as YKAN, on June 25, 2026, in the districts of Famagusta and Paphos. The dried poppy bulbs, reportedly of the species Papaver somniferum, were discovered in postal packages, indicating a scheme involving the illegal importation of narcotics through courier services.

On June 26, 2026, law enforcement officials apprehended a 22-year-old man as part of the ongoing investigation into the case. The police have stated that these operations are part of a broader effort to combat an organized network believed to be trafficking narcotics using postal methods. The authorities continue to investigate potential connections among the arrested individuals and search for further evidence of drug trafficking activities.

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