Cyprus Customs officers seized approximately 28kg of cannabis from a 19-year-old passenger arriving at Larnaca Airport from Thailand via Dubai, the authorities said on Friday, 23 October.
The passenger, who holds a British passport, was stopped following an assessment of intelligence received at Customs Headquarters about the possible transportation of drugs into Cyprus.
Cannabis found in two suitcases
Customs officers worked with the Drug Law Enforcement Unit (YKAN) of the Police’s Directorate for Combating Organised Crime as part of coordinated efforts to prevent drug imports.
An initial X-ray examination of the passenger’s two large suitcases strengthened officers’ suspicions. A subsequent physical search uncovered 26 airtight nylon packages containing cannabis, with a total gross weight of approximately 28kg.
The drugs were seized by the Department of Customs and handed over to YKAN for further investigation.
Authorities investigating intended recipients
Investigators are continuing to examine the case and identify the intended recipients of the drugs in Cyprus.
Interpol is also expected to be notified as part of the investigation.
The authorities have not provided further details about possible recipients or any charges against the passenger.

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