A 42-year-old police officer was arrested by members of the Drug Law Enforcement Unit (YKAN) in Nicosia after cannabis and hand-rolled cigarettes containing the substance were allegedly found during a vehicle search.
According to police, the officer was stopped for a check at around 3pm on Monday while driving her car on a road in Nicosia.
During the search, officers reportedly found and seized:
- 3.4 grammes of cannabis (gross weight),
- Four hand-rolled cigarettes containing cannabis,
- Two partially smoked hand-rolled cigarettes containing the same substance.
The officer was arrested on suspicion of unlawful possession of drugs and taken into custody.
She is expected to appear before the Nicosia District Court on Tuesday for the immediate filing of a case against her.
Suspension proceedings under way
In parallel with the criminal investigation, the Chief of Police has instructed that procedures begin immediately to place the 42-year-old officer on suspension.
In a statement, police leadership reiterated its policy of zero tolerance towards any conduct by officers that violates the law, police regulations or the principles of the force.
Police said all such cases are investigated with full transparency and handled immediately, without distinction or exception.
The investigation is continuing by YKAN.
