Two young men in custody for illegal drug possession case

Date:

Two young men, aged 18 and 19, have been arrested to facilitate police investigations regarding an ongoing case of illegal drug possession.

According to a statement from the Police Communications Branch, “following an evaluation of information, members of the Drug Law Enforcement Unit (DLEU) proceeded with the arrest of two young men, aged 18 and 19, in Larnaca on the afternoon of Monday, 24 February.”

The two suspects “were spotted outside a storage room of an apartment building in Larnaca and, upon seeing the police officers, attempted to flee by pushing members of the DLEU. However, they were unsuccessful. During their arrest, a bag carried by the 18-year-old fell to the ground, containing approximately 819 grams of cannabis, 39 grams of methamphetamine, and a sum of money.”

With the written consent of the two young men, “a search was conducted in the storage room, where 24 grams of cannabis plant material, 3 grams of cocaine, and a precision scale were found.”

The two suspects have been placed in custody and are expected to be brought before the Larnaca District Court today for the issuance of detention orders.

The case is being investigated by the Larnaca District Branch of the DLEU.

Also read: Police discovered 33-year-old woman’s safe in her house in Nicosia

Source: CNA

Share post:

Popular

More like this
Related

ON THIS DAY: 3.4-billion-year-old fossils revealed (1977)

On 23 October 1977, palaeontologist Elso Barghoorn announced the discovery of fossilised single-celled organisms estimated to be 3.4 billion years old, offering remarkable evidence of life on the early Earth. The announcement highlighted the possibility that microscopic life had emerged relatively early in Earth's history, long before plants, animals or other complex organisms appeared. Barghoorn was known for his pioneering work in palaeobiology, particularly his research into ancient microorganisms and the origins of life. Why ancient microfossils matter Unlike the fossilised bones and shells commonly associated with prehistoric life, ancient microfossils can be extremely difficult to identify. Their structures are tiny, and geological processes over billions of years can alter or obscure their original appearance. Researchers study these specimens to understand when life first appeared, what early organisms may have looked like and the environments in which they survived. Evidence of such ancient life is also important to astrobiology, as scientists investigate whether similar conditions might have supported microorganisms elsewhere in the solar system. The continuing search for Earth's earliest life The interpretation of some of the world's oldest proposed microfossils remains a subject of scientific debate. Structures that resemble microorganisms can sometimes form through non-biological processes, making independent chemical and geological evidence essential. Nevertheless, Barghoorn's work helped establish the study of ancient microscopic life as a major field of scientific research. Nearly half a century after his 1977 announcement, the search for Earth's earliest organisms continues to reshape our understanding of how life began.

Supreme Court upholds New Hampshire student ID limits

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed New Hampshire officials...

Trump asked Google to rename Atlantic Ocean

Donald Trump said Google rejected his request to rename...

Magnitude 7 earthquake in Tiber kills 16

At least 16 people have died and dozens were...