A package containing a possible drug substance was found in a locker used by prison guards, prompting the area to be cordoned off and the YKAN to be informed. The Department of Prisons clarified about the issue following an investigation, with further inquiries ongoing.
A packet that possibly contains drugs was found in a cupboard used by prison guards. The area was cordoned off and the police drugs department Ykan was informed. Tests are ongoing to determine the nature of the substance.
Mexican health officials are concerned about the presence of Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer, in opioids in cities on the country’s northwest border with the United States. Xylazine, known as “tranq dope” or “zombie drug,” has worsened the opioid crisis in U.S. cities like Philadelphia. The sedative Xylazine can make opioid overdose reversal treatments less effective and raise the risk of fatal drug poisoning, as well as cause severe skin abscesses. The study, funded by Mexico’s National Council for Science and Technology, tested drug residues in Tijuana and Mexicali, identifying Xylazine as an adulterant in heroin and fentanyl. The consumption of fentanyl is also spreading within Mexico’s borders.
A 33-year-old in Famagusta was found in possession of drugs, including cannabis, cocaine, and ecstasy pills. He also had a significant amount of cash for which he could not explain the origin. The suspect was arrested and is currently in custody as investigations by the Famagusta Anti-Drug Squad (YKAN) continue.
A 34-year-old man from Paphos was jailed for three months for driving under the influence of drugs in 2022. He also received six penalty points on his driving licence and a six-month disqualification from driving after his release.
The Drug Enforcement Agency in Larnaca has arrested five individuals, including a mother and son, in connection to a criminal gang trafficking large quantities of cocaine and cannabis. The 33-year-old suspect is believed to be the mastermind behind the operation. The investigation is ongoing to determine the source of the drugs and if there are other members involved in the trafficking network.
Fact: A 20-year-old man was arrested in Larnaca for possession of approximately 5.5 kilos of drugs.
Fact: Police made a third arrest in the case of a large quantity of narcotics discovered and seized in Larnaca.
An insensitive structure resembling a warehouse was built in a protected area by a Holy Bishopric, breaking the law. The construction of a monastery and a cove were completed illegally, with heavy machinery used to cut rocks. An illegal fundraiser was held to support the construction, offering lavish gifts as incentives. Additionally, a private individual built a structure on government land for a factory, later subletting it to the government for storage of pharmaceuticals. Despite the unsuitability of the structure, the contract was renewed until 2045, leading to damage of drugs due to exposure to heat and rain. The events described highlight the existence of a mafia state, as testified by Makarios Drosiotis.
The text discusses the disappointment in a sector of the younger generation, highlighting issues such as high crime rates, low education standards, and lack of English language proficiency. However, there is hope seen in the younger generation through their volunteer work with Syrian refugees and efforts to revitalize an abandoned shopping mall project in Limassol. The young group aims to turn the mall into a youth business and innovation hub with the support of the Municipality of Limassol, but they require governmental and possibly EU assistance to overcome legal and financial challenges.