Prison Sentence for Romanian Attempting to Import Cannabis
October 27, 2025
A 56-year-old Romanian was sentenced to 11 years in prison for attempting to import 16 kilograms of cannabis into Cyprus. The man admitted his charges and claimed he was motivated by financial and health issues. Authorities discovered the drugs in his luggage upon his arrival at Larnaca Airport. The court highlighted the frequency of such serious drug cases and the need for strict penalties. The man's situation appeared to be quite desperate as he sought to earn money.