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Turkish Cypriot Woman Caught With 65 Cartons of Cigarettes at Larnaca Airport

ByFamagusta Gazette

Oct 22, 2025
Larnaca Airport

A 48-year-old Turkish Cypriot woman was detained at Larnaca International Airport on Sunday after authorities discovered 65 cartons of undeclared cigarettes in her luggage as she prepared to board a flight to the United Kingdom.

The woman was arrested on suspicion of attempting to smuggle the cigarettes. She was later released after reaching a settlement regarding the fine to be imposed.

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