Cocaine haul

A 28-year-old was arrested on the spot at Larnaca airport on Thursday after being caught red handed transporting narcotics.

The man was searched by the drug squad on arrival at the airport. In his luggage police found 4.4kg of cocaine.

The 28-year-old, who has been detained, is facing charges of illegal possession of narcotics with intent to sell, and conspiracy to commit a felony.