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Paphos kiosk owner arrested after seizure of 377 illegal nicotine pouches

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A coordinated operation in Kato Paphos led to the seizure of 377 illegal nicotine pouch products from a kiosk.
The kiosk owner was arrested and fined €3,100 in an out-of-court settlement following the operation conducted on July 13, 2026.
The operation involved officials from the Customs Department, the Anti-Narcotics Unit, and other local agencies.
Authorities noted that the products were being sold without the required licenses for trading or selling legal tobacco products.
The incident highlights ongoing efforts to regulate the sale of nicotine products in the region.

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During a coordinated operation on July 13, 2026, authorities seized 377 unauthorized nicotine pouch products from a kiosk in Kato Paphos. The operation involved the Customs Department, the Paphos Police Station, and other regulatory bodies, highlighting a collaborative effort to enforce compliance with tobacco regulations.

The kiosk's owner was found to lack the necessary licenses for the commercial sale of nicotine products and subsequently faced legal consequences. An out-of-court settlement resulted in a fine of €3,100, which the owner promptly paid. The incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding the regulation of nicotine products in Cyprus and the enforcement actions taken by customs and law enforcement agencies.

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