Stelios Aristeidou: Smugglers from unstable regions have come to Cyprus
The YKAN has reported an increase in individuals involved in drugs and crime settling in Cyprus after the war in Ukraine and due to political instability in the region. Foreigners make up a significant percentage of those involved in drug-related cases, with drug seizures reaching record levels in recent years. YKAN is working to address the rise in minors involved in illegal activities by focusing on providing help and treatment rather than stigmatizing them as lawbreakers. They are mapping out schools and areas frequented by juveniles to monitor the situation closely.