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Cigarette Smuggling Attempt at Larnaca Airport Leads to Arrests

Published January 20, 2026, 07:56
Cigarette Smuggling Attempt at Larnaca Airport Leads to Arrests

Three Czech nationals were arrested at Larnaca Airport after authorities discovered 210 cartons of cigarettes in their luggage. The cigarettes lacked the mandatory health warnings in Greek and Turkish, indicating smuggling. The value of the confiscated cigarettes is substantial. The passengers were released after agreeing to an out-of-court settlement, paying a total of €12,600, or €4,200 each. The case involves violations of customs laws and the smuggling of tobacco products.