Two arrested for 1.5kg of cannabis

Two men were arrested in Paphos after they were found with almost 1.5kg of cannabis, police said on Monday.

The incident unfolded on Sunday evening at around 9:30pm.

Police stopped the suspects, aged 30 and 29, for a check while they were walking on a street. Both were carrying small amounts of cannabis.

Following this, police searched their homes and discovered one kilogram and 128 grams, in the 29-year-old’s premises. Precision scales and other evidence were also seized.

At the 30-year-old’s home, a quantity of cannabis, weighing a total of 341 grams, was found.

Both individuals were arrested for illegal drug possession. They are currently in custody as the drug squad continues investigation.