In Paphos, sentenced to 8 years in prison for importing and storing cocaine

The Permanent Criminal Court of Paphos today delivered a verdict against a 53-year-old man, finding him guilty of illegally importing and storing a controlled substance — cocaine, as well as for laundering proceeds from criminal activity. The defendant was sentenced to eight years in prison.

According to the court, the 53-year-old was detained at Paphos Airport on April 18, 2025. Information about the arrest was published in the official press release dated April 19, 2025.

The court decision concerns charges of illegal importation and storage of a controlled substance and the subsequent attempt to legalize proceeds from criminal activity. The text of the verdict and details of the criminal proceedings were published by the court.

For residents of Paphos and other areas in Cyprus, this decision constitutes official information regarding the results of the investigation and judicial proceedings in this case. The sentence reflects the application of criminal law to cases of illegal importation and trafficking of drugs and related economic crimes.