Source: Cyprus Mail
A 44-year-old Spaniard was yesterday remanded in custody for eight days in connection with possession of over a kilo of cocaine stored in factory-sealed tuna cans.
The man was arrested by police while allegedly trying to find buyers for the drugs in a bar in Limassol.
Officers later searched his hotel room and found 10 factory-sealed and labeled tuna cans in the fridge containing 1.3 kilos of cocaine.
The suspect allegedly admitted to bringing the drugs to Cyprus to sell.
Drug squad deputy chief Nicos Nicolaou said it was an unprecedented case due to the professional way the drugs had been packaged.
Police are trying to determine whether the man has come to Cyprus before and if he has any associates on the island.
Cypriot authorities have notified Interpol and Europol of the arrest.