Greek Cypriot man who 'accidentally' entered the north arrested on suspicion of drugs trafficking

A Greek Cypriot man who says he accidentally drove into the north has been arrested by police at a British military base on suspicion of drug trafficking.

According to police, the 32-year-old man inadvertently entered the area at 4 am on the Larnaca–Famagusta road which leads to Strovilia.

He reportedly ended up on a dirt track and left his vehicle for a few minutes.

The man said that he realised he had entered the north when he saw the spotlights on him.

He said he became scared and started running in the opposite direction, leaving his car behind which was surrounded by Turkish Cypriot soldiers.

Police at the British-run Dhekelia Station say they believe the man may be involved in drug smuggling.

The case is being investigated by the Dhekelia bases police and a procedure to return the man's vehicle is under way under with the help of the UN.