A suspect was detained at Ercan Airport due to a drug-containing cigarette. The 50-year-old A.E. was caught on September 8, 2026, while entering the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus with a rolled cigarette he claimed was mixed with tobacco and cannabis. A search conducted following the response of narcotics detector dog Pamir revealed the substance on the suspect.
Police officials reported that during the investigation with A.E., he claimed to have used the drug with a prescription in Germany. Additionally, A.E. asserted that he forgot his bag at home and continued to defend his case regarding the drug in court. It was noted that he underwent a health check before being detained.
Updates on the Suspect
The police team sent the seized drug for analysis in the laboratory. After conducting a more thorough investigation regarding the incident, the validity of the suspect’s statement would be evaluated if there were no inconsistencies in the fingerprints. Furthermore, A.E. was requested to remain in police custody for 48 hours.
Court Issues Ruling
In court, A.E. reiterated that he had simply forgotten the item in his bag without providing further details on why he was caught. However, the court decided to continue the suspect’s detention during the investigation due to the seriousness of the incident. This way, all aspects of the case will be thoroughly examined.
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