Two Israelis arrested in Cyprus after over 27 kg. of ketamine, other drugs found in apartment

Two young Israelis, aged 23 and 24, were arrested in Limassol, Cyprus, after police discovered over 27 kg of ketamine, along with cocaine, MDMA, mephedrone, and cannabis, in their rented Airbnb apartment. A court ordered an eight-day remand; the suspects are not cooperating. Police are investigating possible links to a separate seizure of approximately 390 kg of ketamine earlier in September, though no connection has been established. The apartment owner alerted authorities after finding a suspicious suitcase.

Two young Israelis, aged 23 and 24, were arrested in Limassol, Cyprus, after Cypriot police discovered a large quantity of drugs in the Airbnb apartment where they were staying. The seizure included over 27 kg of ketamine, as well as cocaine, MDMA, mephedrone, and cannabis. A court on Thursday morning ordered the two to be remanded for eight days for investigative purposes; their defense attorneys did not object. The suspects are exercising their right to remain silent and are not cooperating with investigators. The apartment's owner discovered a suitcase containing plant material and white powder on Wednesday and alerted police. When the two men returned to the building, they allegedly resisted arrest, with one striking an officer. Police also seized approximately €10,000 in cash. Investigators from Cyprus's anti-narcotics unit (YKAN) are examining whether the case is connected to a separate seizure of approximately 390 kg of ketamine in Limassol earlier in September, though no link has been established. A further development on Thursday led police to a second apartment after finding money and drugs in two rental cars.