Police in Limassol seize illegal tobacco products

On the morning of Wednesday, November 11, 2026, members of the Limassol Crime Prevention Unit (OPE) intercepted a van driven by a 64-year-old man in the Limassol area. Following a tip-off regarding the illegal possession and distribution of tobacco, officers conducted a search and discovered a significant quantity of duty-free smoking products.

The search of the vehicle yielded 211 cartons of cigarettes and heated tobacco products, alongside 5.55 kilograms of rolling tobacco. Specifically, the haul included 113 cartons of heated tobacco (1,130 packs) and 98 cartons of conventional cigarettes (980 packs). The suspect was arrested on the spot and transferred to the Customs Department in Limassol, which holds jurisdiction over the case.

The 64-year-old was subsequently released after reaching an out-of-court settlement with the authorities. He paid a fine of 16,500 euros for the illegal possession of the duty-free goods. The Customs Department is currently conducting further investigations to conclude the case.