Methamphetamine use and abuse in Cyprus is on an alarming rise in line with 2021 figures which present a rise by 1,300% in comparison with the yr earlier than.
Particularly, 3,742 grams of the quickest rising artificial drug of abuse on the earth, often known as crystal ice, was confiscated in Cyprus final yr in comparison with 277 grams in 2020. A crystal ice dose is between 0.1 to 0.2 grams.
Head of the Police Drug-Combatting squad Michalis Kasounotos advised Philenews on Saturday this reported vertical enhance is attributed to the focusing on of traffickers.
In addition to on the evaluation of knowledge in relation to the routes and locations of manufacturing of such medicine.
Katsounotos described crystal ice as a poisonous and intensely harmful stimulant which appears to be additionally extremely addictive.