# Cannabis investigations in Nicosia

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cannabis-investigations-in-nicosia
> Updated: 2026-11-07T07:00:00.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

Police in Nicosia have conducted separate narcotics investigations involving the seizure of cannabis and the arrest of suspects.

In mid October, authorities recovered 100 grams of cannabis and a precision scale buried under a tree in the Taşkent area. Two individuals, identified as A. Ş. and E. M. K., appeared in court after police reportedly found additional drug paraphernalia at a residence. One suspect allegedly admitted to burying a bag of drugs and selling a portion of the contents.

In late October, a separate investigation led to the arrest of an individual identified as M. K. During searches of a vehicle, a residence, and an apartment shaft, officers reported finding approximately 30 grams of a substance believed to be cannabis. In both cases, judges ordered extended police custody to allow for further investigation and laboratory analysis.

## Claims

- M. K. was arrested for illegal acquisition and possession of drugs in Nicosia. (reported by 2 sources)
- Police found approximately 8 grams of suspected cannabis in the front passenger door of the suspect's vehicle. (reported by 2 sources)
- Approximately 20 grams of suspected cannabis were found in an apartment shaft on İsmail Beyoğlu Street. (reported by 2 sources)
- Police found approximately 2 grams of suspected cannabis on a nightstand in the suspect's bedroom. (reported by 2 sources)
- Judge Gizem Erciyas ordered the suspect to be held in custody for 4 more days. (reported by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-11-07: Turkey Ministry of Trade reports major customs seizures

Turkey's Ministry of Trade seized over 54 tons of narcotics and millions of illegal tobacco products in the first ten months of 2026, while its e-Auction System generated 5.7 billion lira in revenue.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-authorities-conduct-multiple-drug-and-crime-operations

### 2026-10-12: Lefkoşa police seize 100 grams of cannabis in Taşkent

Two suspects were remanded in custody for eight days in Lefkoşa after police recovered 100 grams of cannabis and a scale buried under a tree in the Taşkent area.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lefkoa-police-seize-100-grams-of-cannabis-in-takent

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