A month after the explosion in historical center of Athens, in Plaka, where 6 people were killed, the Fire Service Arson Crime Division identified three suspects: cooper-thieves who had cut off a pipe of natural gas, thus triggering the explosion on September 25.. Authorities issued arrests warrants against three men, aged 34, 37 and 55, […]

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A 22-year-old man was arrested in Engomi on Thursday after police seized around 6.4kg of cannabis linked to alleged drug importation and possession with intent to supply.

The investigation, initiated with the customs department, followed the arrival of a 2.56kg cannabis package in Cyprus on October 26.

On the same day, a 62-year-old taxi driver was detained after he collected a package he believed was for a customer, unaware of its contents.

Investigations led to the 22-year-old suspect, whose vehicle search revealed cannabis packages weighing about 100g, along with an additional 3.836kg found in a separate search.

Police also confiscated €4,330 and five mobile phones. The taxi driver was released due to lack of evidence.

The 22-year-old is scheduled to appear before the Nicosia district court on Friday as police seek a detention order.

Police investigations are ongoing.

Four people were arrested during nationwide police operations on Thursday night for offences including motorcycle theft, assaulting and insulting a police officer, and handling stolen goods, authorities said on Friday.

Police stopped and checked 467 drivers and 99 passengers, while 26 inspections of premises resulted in two complaints.

Traffic checks led to 285 reports for various offences, including 85 for speeding.

Four traffic violation cases are also under investigation, and three vehicles were impounded.

Officers also carried out 112 alcohol tests, resulting in nine complaints.

Operations to prevent and combat crime would continue daily, police said, with increased patrols and targeted checks to protect the public and maintain order.