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Large Haul of Illegal Tobacco Products Found at 70-Year-Old's Home

Published January 22, 2026, 14:16
Large Haul of Illegal Tobacco Products Found at 70-Year-Old's Home

The Nicosia Police conducted a search of the home and premises of a 70-year-old Cypriot man, who has been involved with the authorities in the past. During the search, large quantities of illegal tobacco products were found, lacking the necessary health warnings in Greek and Turkish, indicating smuggling. Specifically, 1,128 boxes of cigarettes (225,600 pieces), 124 boxes of heated tobacco (24,800 pieces) and 3 kilograms and 475 grams of roll-your-own tobacco were seized. The 70-year-old was arrested and taken into custody, and is expected to appear before the Nicosia District Court to consider his detention.