35-Year-Old Woman Sentenced for Drug Importation into Cyprus
November 17, 2025
A 35-year-old woman from the United States was sentenced to 15 years in prison by the Larnaca Criminal Court for attempting to import 35 kilograms of cannabis into Cyprus. The accused admitted she was recruited through a social media app to transport drugs. She arrived at Larnaca Airport from Barcelona with two suitcases containing the cannabis. She stated that she was promised her holiday expenses and 1,000 euros for the delivery. The court emphasized the need for strict penalties for such drug-related cases.