Arrest of 22-year-old Cypriot in Thessaloniki on European warrant

A 22-year-old Cypriot male was arrested by Greek authorities in Thessaloniki on Wednesday. He was wanted under a European arrest warrant issued by the Nicosia District Court for crimes allegedly committed in Cyprus. Most reports indicate the charges involve participation in a criminal organization, arson, and the generation of illegal proceeds. However, one source specifies that the individual is also suspected of involvement in a drug trafficking case from the summer of 2025, currently under investigation by the Cyprus Drug Law Enforcement Unit (YKAN). Following the arrest, the suspect was brought before the Thessaloniki Court of Appeal prosecutor. Extradition proceedings have been initiated to return the man to Cyprus. The Greek judicial system will determine the exact timeline for his transfer to face these charges. Local media outlets and the Athens-Macedonian News Agency confirmed the details of the detention.