Retired Man Charged with Drug Offenses Attempts to Flee
March 18, 2026
A 68-year-old Greek Cypriot attempted to escape to the occupied territories and is facing serious drug charges. He has been identified as supplying 994 sheets of paper impregnated with narcotics. During the court proceedings, his lawyer raised an objection to his detention, but the court decided he should remain in custody. This case is the largest ever investigated by the Drug Law Enforcement Agency (YKAN), with an estimated 300,000 doses of drugs expected to hit the market. Other narcotic substances, including a strong synthetic drug, were also found in his possession.