Counterfeit goods and 1,440 cannabis lollipops seized in joint operation in Limassol

Limassol, Cyprus. A large quantity of suspected counterfeit goods and 1,440 cannabis lollipops were seized during a joint operation by customs officers and the drug squad, Ykan, in Limassol. The items were found on Wednesday during random inspections of three containers that had arrived from Greece at the premises of a transport company.

Inspection findings

The Customs Department said on Thursday that officers became suspicious after identifying a parcel addressed to a monastery.

During the inspection, officers seized boxes intended for two companies that contained various branded toys believed to be counterfeit.

Parcel addressed to monastery

Officers also found 1,440 cannabis lollipops in a variety of flavours.

The box addressed to the Irene Chrysovalantou monastery was marked as containing personal items. An inspection found perfumes and sunglasses that were also suspected to be counterfeit.