Paphos police arrest 21-year-old over suspected untaxed tobacco products
Police seized cigarettes, heated tobacco devices and tobacco products during a home search in Paphos.
Paphos, Cyprus. A 21-year-old man was arrested on Sunday after police found a large quantity of suspected duty-free tobacco products during a search of his home.
Search and seizure
Officers conducted the search at around 8.30am as part of an ongoing investigation.
Police found 73 boxes of cigarettes, four boxes of heated tobacco devices (iqos), six kilograms of rolling tobacco and 11 kilograms of hookah tobacco inside the property.
Investigation
Police said the products did not carry the required markings and safety features, indicating that taxes had not been paid.
The man was arrested on suspicion of possessing untaxed tobacco products, while the items were seized as evidence.
Paphos police and customs are jointly investigating the case.
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