Nicosia, Cyprus. Police seized a large quantity of untaxed tobacco during a search of a residential property in Nicosia on Wednesday. A 69-year-old man was arrested and is expected to appear in court on Thursday.
Tip-off and search operation
Police said the operation followed a tip-off about incoming packages to the property. The search was carried out in the presence of the property’s 69-year-old male owner.
Items seized and investigation
Officers seized 124 boxes of heated cigarettes, 1,128 boxes of cigarettes, and 3,675 grams of loose cigarette tobacco. The man and the seized items were taken to the Nicosia customs department for further investigation.
Court appearance expected
Police said the man is expected to appear before the Nicosia district court on Thursday.
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