MARIJUANA THROUGH THE MAIL

TWO BROTHERS were remanded by a Larnaca court yesterday when police
discovered that an envelope containing marijuana had been sent to them by
mail.

Adonis and Charalambos Charalambous, 40 and 45 respectively, own a pub in a
Protaras hotel. According to police, an envelope addressed to
"Charalambous" was found in their pub and contained 4 grams of marijuana.

Also inside the envelope, which arrived from the United Kingdom, were the
names and photos of the suspects and possibly of the sender.

When the package passed through customs, officials noticed a greyish
substance and became suspicious. Police followed the envelope to one of the
brother's homes and searched the place, uncovering a quantity of marijuana
there as well.

Police say the contents of the envelope will be used as evidence against
the men and that Interpol in the UK has been contacted to help determine
the identity of the sender.

The suspects have been charged with possessing and importing marijuana and
will be held in custody for six days.

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