Drug Ring: 37-Year-Old Arrested for Managing ā¬300,000+
Authorities have reportedly uncovered a drug trafficking, protection racket, and illegal gambling ring centered in the Central Prison and with connections to a Nicosia family.
A convicted felon allegedly orchestrated the ring, with his 37-year-old partner acting as financial manager. Over ā¬300,000 were found at the family's properties.
Other members of the partner's family are allegedly involved, as well as a sixth person acting as a collector.
According to the investigator, the felon's partner allegedly stored money at the homes of her brother and parents, and at a jewelry store owned by her parents.
ā¬53,870 were found in her apartment, while ā¬149,710 and ā¬83,160 were found at the homes of her parents and brother, respectively. ā¬22,357 were found on the alleged collector.
Three prison guards are allegedly involved, reportedly being hired for special treatment.
The court ordered an eight-day detention for the convicted felon, his partner, and the alleged collector, and a six-day detention for the 37-year-old's parents and brother.
The six face charges of conspiracy, corruption, illegal possession of property, and money laundering.