Four people were arrested in Nicosia on Tuesday morning during a coordinated police operation involving house searches, as part of an investigation into drug possession, wildlife crime and outstanding fines.
The operation, conducted by Nicosia’s Criminal Investigation Department in collaboration with police dog handlers, executed search warrants at six properties across the city.
Police discovered €32,500 in cash at the residence of a 42-year-old man, who was unable to explain its provenance.
Officers also found a large quantity of dead wild birds at the same property. The suspect was detained whilst the Pera Chorio Police Station and Game Service investigate the case.
A 37-year-old man was arrested after cannabis was found at his residence. The case has been referred to the Drug Law Enforcement Unit. The suspect was also wanted for unpaid fines.
In a separate incident during the operation, police arrested a 40-year-old man for public insult, threats, and interference with a police investigation. The suspect was found at the home of a 38-year-old, where searches revealed no suspicious items.
A 35-year-old man was also arrested for outstanding fines, though a court-ordered search of his residence yielded no evidence of other offences.
