Customs officers seize 399 Botox vials at Agios Dometios crossing

On November 12, 2026, at approximately 1:00 a.m., customs officials at the Agios Dometios crossing point intercepted a 38-year-old Turkish Cypriot driving a vehicle with Turkish Cypriot registration plates. During a search of the vehicle, authorities discovered 399 vials of pharmaceutical products intended for aesthetic procedures (Botox) hidden inside a small bag within a suitcase. The substances were confiscated for violating Green Line regulations and the Law on Medicinal Products for Human Use (Quality Control, Supply and Prices) of 2001.

The individual was arrested, and the vehicle used for the transport was seized. Following the incident, the 38-year-old was released after an out-of-court settlement was reached. He paid a total of €10,000, consisting of €9,000 for the seized pharmaceutical products and €1,000 for the return of his vehicle. Preliminary investigations suggest the man intended to travel from Larnaca Airport to Rome, Italy, via a third country. No further legal action is reported as the case was settled through the fine payment.