Customs officers seized seven kilograms of untaxed tobacco during a routine inspection of a restaurant offering shisha services in Limassol on July 16, 2026.
The Investigation Division of Limassol Customs found the untaxed tobacco during the search. Officers also found the premises lacked the required updated licences to sell tobacco products and alcoholic beverages.
The tobacco was seized and the owner of the premises was arrested for flagrant offences. She later requested an out-of-court settlement of the offences in exchange for a total payment of 3,200 euros, which was accepted, and she was released.
The seized tobacco products will be destroyed at licensed facilities in accordance with prescribed procedures as contraband.