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Cyprus: Coordinated Drug Raid in Larnaca Yields Hundreds of THC Products

ByFamagusta Gazette

Oct 16, 2025

Authorities conducted a coordinated at two commercial properties in Larnaca and the home of their 38-year-old owner, following an intelligence-led investigation.

The operation involved officers from the Drug Law Enforcement Unit, the Criminal Investigation Department, and officials from the Pharmaceutical and Health Services.

Acting on a court-issued warrant, investigators seized:

  • 657 packages containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
  • 11 packages containing cannabidiol (CBD)
  • 24 handmade cigarettes filled with plant material
  • One slab of an unidentified solid substance weighing approximately 100 grams

All items were taken for further scientific analysis. The investigation is ongoing.

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