Cyprus Man Arrested for Illegal Possession of Duty-Free Goods

Dec.08.2022
Cyprus Man Arrested for Illegal Possession of Duty-Free Goods
A 59-year-old man in Cyprus was arrested for illegal possession and carrying of duty-free items at Paphos Airport.

Customs officials have arrested and detained a 59-year-old individual in Cyprus for charges of illegally possessing and carrying duty-free goods.


According to Michalis Nikolaou, spokesperson for Pafos ADE News and head of Pafos TAE, yesterday morning a 59-year-old man travelled to London from Pafos Airport.


After searching his luggage, authorities discovered a total weight of 8,850 grams of tobacco and 98 packs of untaxed cigarettes.


The man was arrested and detained.


The Paphos Customs Authority is currently investigating this case.


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