Israeli Man Arrested for Possession of Large Quantity of Untaxed Cigarettes
November 6, 2025
On November 6, 2025, authorities in the Pyla area arrested a 26-year-old Israeli man with 3,950 boxes of cigarettes that lacked the required labeling. The cigarettes were likely tax evaded, as they did not have the safety mark. The accompanying vehicle was seized, and the driver was arrested. The customs duties for the cigarettes are estimated to exceed €240,000. The case will continue to be investigated by the Larnaca Customs.