Cyprus customs seize thousands of counterfeit goods in Limassol

On Friday, November 13, 2026, customs officials from the Limassol Investigation Department conducted a raid on a premises in the Limassol district following an intelligence evaluation. During the search, which concluded in the late afternoon, authorities discovered thousands of items suspected of violating intellectual property rights by mimicking authentic commercial brands.

A total of 3,624 items were formally confiscated after the store owner admitted they were counterfeit and voluntarily surrendered them for destruction. Additionally, 1,165 other items were seized for further examination to confirm intellectual property violations in cooperation with the respective brand owners or their legal representatives in Cyprus. The seized goods consisted of various apparel and accessories, including hoodies, jerseys, trousers, socks, jackets, shirts, hats, and retail tags.

The Limassol Customs Department continues to investigate the case. Authorities are currently working to determine how these goods were imported or transported into Cyprus and will evaluate appropriate penalties for the business owner based on the investigation's findings.