Paphos: British National Arrested at Airport with Smuggled Cigarettes

On 28/1/2026, at Paphos Airport, a British national was arrested by Customs Department officials.

During a baggage check, 65 cartons of cigarettes (200 cigarettes per carton) were found, lacking the required health warnings in Greek and Turkish, indicating they were untaxed.

The arrested individual was traveling to Manchester. The Paphos District Court issued a 4-day detention order.