Cyprus Mail6 Aug 2026

Man loses appeal over opiate case detention

A 26-year-old of Asian origin has lost an appeal against his detention in an opiates case pending his trial, the court of appeal announced on Thursday.

In its decision on Tuesday, the court said the man had been arrested and placed in custody. His indictment includes several charges, three of which were for the possession and trafficking of poppy pods, used to produce opium....

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