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Caught with Dozens of Illegal Cigarette Cartons at the Airport – Two Arrested (Images)

Published January 25, 2026, 08:11
Caught with Dozens of Illegal Cigarette Cartons at the Airport – Two Arrested (Images)

At Larnaca Airport, Customs officials arrested two individuals – a Turkish Cypriot and a Bulgarian – who were attempting to illegally transport large quantities of cigarettes to the United Kingdom. A total of 159 cartons of cigarettes were found in their luggage, lacking the necessary health warnings in Greek and Turkish. The two passengers were detained for 4 days to continue the police investigation and determine the extent of their illegal activity. The operation was based on intelligence assessment and highlights the effectiveness of Customs controls in preventing smuggling.