Four British tourists were arrested at Paphos Airport on Monday evening after a large quantity of untaxed cigarettes was found in their luggage.
Customs officials discovered a total of 280 boxes of untaxed cigarettes in the suitcases of the three women and one man, all in their 50s.
Each individual was found to be carrying 70 boxes of cigarettes.
The discovery was made during a routine luggage search by a Customs official. Police were subsequently notified, and the four individuals were arrested and remanded in custody.
Investigations into the case are ongoing.
