Three Nigerian students arrested in Magusa for drugs offenses

Three Nigerian students have been arrested by Narcotics and Smuggling Prevention police in Magusa Cyprus, over sales of 13 packets of drugs believed to be synthetic cannabinoid and ecstasy.  

The three students including a male and two female who were all arrested on Wednesday, were paraded in court on Friday, following their arrest and were ordered to remain in police custody by the court pending when investigation into the matter is concluded.

According to Police witness, Mahir Türe, Ekerete one the suspects arraigned in court for additional detention, was arrested in front of his apartment building, while another was arrested in her room. 

Scales used in drug weighing and materials used in packaging the drugs were also retrieved from them along with 12 piece of wrapped drugs ready for sale.

The witness, who mentioned that he had sent the exhibits to relevant laboratories for analysis, said one of the suspects had verbally attacked him.

He insisted that the court should grant him more time to complete the investigation.

Ladunliadinews.com