Members of the Police (Limassol Police Station) stopped a car driven by a 51-year-old man in Limassol last night.
In a subsequent search inside the car, 20 packages of 25 grams of tobacco were found, for which the relevant duty had not been paid.
Following his written consent, a search was conducted both at his home and in a second car in his possession.
During the search, 21 cartons and five packets of cigarettes were found in the second car, as well as another 23 packets of 25 grams of tobacco.
The 51-year-old was arrested for an offence of his own accord, while the tobacco products were seized by officers of the Limassol Customs Department.
The case was settled out of court for the amount of 2,580 euros for the possession of the tobacco products and another 1,120 for the seizure of the vehicles.
The 51-year-old fulfilled the first part of the settlement, but not the second and his cars were retained by the Customs Department until the fine was paid.
The case is being investigated by the Customs Department.
The case is being investigated by the Customs Department.
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