Police on Thursday arrested a man for attempting to import cannabis through Paphos airport.
According to police statement, the drug squad in cooperation with the customs department, prevented the attempt and arrested a 32-year-old man who tried to bring more than 32 kg of cannabis into the island in his luggage.
Authorities found the illegal substance during a baggage check conducted upon the man’s arrival at the airport from a European country.
Twenty eight nylon packages, containing 32.4kg of the substance were seized and police arrested the man as investigations continue.