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Three Israelis Fined Heavily in Cyprus for Illicit Tobacco Smuggling
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First reported by Walla · 1 day ago
What happened
Three Israeli citizens were detained and fined in Cyprus for attempting to smuggle large quantities of cigarettes and hookah tobacco, exceeding legal limits. The incidents highlight a recent increase in such smuggling attempts by Israelis, with authorities observing a shift towards air transport.
- 01Three Israelis were fined in Cyprus for smuggling tobacco products.
- 02Fines totaled over 4,300 euros for the three individuals.
- 03The tobacco lacked required health warnings and tax stamps.
- 04Cyprus Customs noted a rise in Israelis smuggling tobacco from the north.
- 05Smugglers may have shifted from sea to air transport.
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