Uncustomed goods in Famagusta, argument with customs officer in Kyrenia!

According to information provided by the Police Press Officer, on October 16, 2026, tourism police teams attached to the Famagusta Police Directorate carried out an inspection at a market owned by 44-year-old Y.S.

During the inspection, it was determined that 11 potency-increasing pills, 4 gels, 19 puff cigarettes, 13 electronic hookahs, and 18 liquid cigarettes, which were not declared to customs, were kept and offered for sale without being cleared.

An administrative fine was issued to business owner Y.S. by the officials of the Department of Customs and Excise.

Shouted at the customs officer over a 359 TL tax

On the other hand, in an incident that occurred on the same day at the Kyrenia Tourism Port, 35-year-old T.U. shouted without a reasonable excuse at the customs officer who informed him that he had to pay a tax of 359.61 TL for books sent to him via cargo.

It was stated that the individual then took the books in question without permission and left the office.

Upon the incident coming to the attention of the police, T.U. was identified and legal proceedings were initiated against him.

Investigations regarding both incidents are ongoing.