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Seizures of Duty-Free Tobacco Products at Agios Dometios and Astromeritis-Zodia Crossing Points

Published March 10, 2026, 17:00
Seizures of Duty-Free Tobacco Products at Agios Dometios and Astromeritis-Zodia Crossing Points

The Cyprus Customs Department carried out a series of seizures of duty-free tobacco products at various crossing points between March 5th and 10th, 2026. The seizures involved cigarettes, heated tobacco products, and shisha tobacco, which lacked the necessary warning labels in Greek and Turkish. In all cases, those involved were arrested but released after accepting proposals for out-of-court settlements with fines ranging from €300 to €650. The seizures took place at the Agios Dometios and Astromeritis-Zodia crossing points.