Date set for drugs trial

THE TRIAL of two Limassol men arrested last month on drugs charges has been set for January 12.

Michalis Ioannou Sellas and Marios Nikou Panayi were arrested after Limassol port customs officials found a cache of hashish inside a Mercedes engine imported in Sellas’ name.

It has yet to be decided whether or not the two will remain in custody until the trial.

Sellas’ uncle, a customs officer, was also arrested and later released with no charges being brought.

Investigations are now being carried out in England, from where the engine was imported, with the help of interpol.

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