CYPRUS: Three Nigerian students have been arrested after reportedly arriving on the island with just over 12 kilos of cocaine in their luggage.
The three suspects – aged 24, 26 and 28 – arrived at Larnaca Airport at midday on Sunday on a flight from Dubai. Drug Squad (YKAN) police along with customs workers proceeded to search the luggage where they quickly discovered 3.6kilos, 4.3kilos and 4.3kilos of cocaine in their luggage.
The students were remanded in police custody for eight days later on Monday at the Larnaca District Court.