Animal Products Found at Ledra Street Crossing
November 7, 2025
At the Ledra Street crossing in the city, authorities discovered 200 kilograms of animal bones and skins in the vehicle of a Turkish Cypriot. This quantity came from the occupied areas of the Republic of Cyprus. The authorities confiscated the products and the vehicle, and the driver paid a 600 euro fine. The Customs Department warns the public to be careful with purchases from the occupied areas, as there is a risk to public health. Checks by the relevant authorities are not taking place, increasing the risks.