They were driving under the influence of drugs - What was found in a 41-year-old vehicle

Paphos Police identified two persons aged 31 and 41 driving in Paphos under the influence of drugs, while the 41-year-old was found to be in possession of a quantity of drugs inside his vehicle. 

According to Paphos Assistant Police Director Michalis Ioannou, at 22:00 last night, members of the Paphos Traffic Police on Archbishop Makarios Avenue in Chloraka stopped a vehicle for inspection, which was found to be driven by a 31-year-old resident of Paphos. During a preliminary examination of drugs, it was found that he had received drugs while a relevant sample will be sent to the General State Chemist for laboratory analysis. A search of his vehicle followed without detecting anything illegal. The Paphos Traffic Police in collaboration with YKAN (Paphos Ladder) are investigating the case.

Moreover, according to the Assistant Police Director of Paphos, Michalis Ioannou, in a second case, last night at 22:00, members of the Paphos Crime Prevention Unit stopped a car driven by a 41-year-old resident of Paphos on the main road Tremithousa - Talas. A search of his vehicle turned up a quantity of cannabis in his possession and he was arrested for the spontaneous offense of possession of a controlled drug. The 41-year-old was taken to the Offices of ADE Paphos where he stated in writing that the finds were his and he owned them for his own use. A breathalyzer test was performed on the 41-year-old with zero indication and a preliminary drug test with a positive result. He was charged in writing and fired.

The offenses he faces are the illegal possession and use of a controlled Class B drug and traffic offenses.

Source: KYPE