Appeals rejected in Limassol cocaine trafficking case

On March 26, 2026, the Court of Appeal rejected the appeals of three defendants convicted in a drug trafficking case in Limassol. The case, involving four individuals in total, concerned offenses committed between March and April 2020, including conspiracy and the possession of over 510.56 grams of cocaine with intent to supply. The original Limassol Assize Court found the defendants guilty based on evidence such as high-purity cocaine, precision scales, and packaging materials. The prison sentences originally imposed ranged from eight to ten years. While the defendants argued there was insufficient evidence of common possession and conspiracy, the Court of Appeal upheld the original assessment of the evidence and the convictions. One report noted a potential sentence reduction for one defendant due to a failure to account for pre-trial detention time. The appellate court unanimously rejected claims regarding the reliability of witnesses and the fairness of the initial trial process.