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Larnaca Airport: 'Alarm Bells' for Russians Regarding Undeclared Luxury Goods (PHOTO)

Published March 22, 2026, 14:14
Larnaca Airport: 'Alarm Bells' for Russians Regarding Undeclared Luxury Goods (PHOTO)

Customs officials at Larnaca Airport discovered two Russian citizens with Cypriot citizenship attempting to import undeclared luxury goods from Switzerland. Both passengers chose the 'green lane,' declaring they had nothing to declare. The first passenger's luggage contained a watch worth €40,000, while the second had a watch worth €9,400 and ski clothing/footwear worth €4,500. Both passengers were subject to duties and taxes, but managed to reach an out-of-court settlement by paying a reduced fine amount. Overall, the Customs Department managed to collect significant amounts from duties, taxes and fines.