Limassol court sentences cocaine traffickers to prison
The Permanent Criminal Court of Limassol sentenced a 34-year-old defendant to 12 years in prison for possession and intent to supply cocaine, following his admission to the charges. This decision was related to the discovery and seizure of 8 kilograms of cocaine on October 13, 2023, at his residence in Mouttagiaka. The defendant, who was involved in drug trafficking with a 35-year-old accomplice, was caught during a CID operation while distributing cocaine. In addition to cocaine, a kilogram of cannabis, precision scales, money, a mobile phone, eleven bullets, and two smoke grenades were seized. The estimated value of the seized cocaine is approximately one million euros. The 34-year-old has been enrolled in the witness protection program and will testify against his accomplice and godfather.