30-year-old arrested in Larnaca for possession of contraband tobacco products

On the afternoon of Friday, November 6, 2026, police in the Larnaca district arrested a 30-year-old man following a coordinated operation led by the Directorate for Combating Organised Crime (DAOE). Officers stopped the suspect's vehicle at approximately 5:20 p.m. after receiving and evaluating intelligence regarding illegal activities.

Upon searching the vehicle, authorities discovered a large quantity of contraband tobacco. A subsequent count conducted at the Pera Chorio Nisou police station, in cooperation with the Customs Department, confirmed the seizure of 200 cartons of cigarettes (totaling 2,000 packs) and 54 kilograms of hand-rolling tobacco (consisting of 1,080 packets of 50 grams each). The items lacked the legally required markings and mandatory traceability codes.

The suspect remains in custody as part of the ongoing investigation. The case has been officially handed over to the Customs Department for further examination and legal proceedings.