Customs seize 59 cartons of unmarked cigarettes at crossing points
Customs officers seized 59 cartons of cigarettes at Ayios Dometios and Deryneia, with those involved settling the cases out of court.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Customs officials seized 59 cartons of cigarettes at the Ayios Dometios and Deryneia crossing points over two days, the customs department said on Monday.
Ayios Dometios seizure
Customs officers stopped a taxi carrying five Israeli nationals at Ayios Dometios on Sunday.
A search found 49 cartons, each containing 200 cigarettes, without the required health warnings, security features or traceability code.
The tobacco was seized for destruction. Those involved were arrested and later released after agreeing to an out-of-court settlement of €4,000.
Deryneia case
On Monday, customs officers stopped a taxi at Deryneia carrying a 49-year-old Israeli woman.
Officers found 10 cartons of unmarked cigarettes in her luggage. The tobacco was seized, and the woman was released after agreeing to pay €600 to settle the case.
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