Customs fines passenger €4,584 over undeclared €57,000 watches

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Cyprus Customs officials at Larnaca Airport have seized three luxury watches worth around €57,000 from a passenger arriving from Switzerland who failed to declare them for the payment of required duties and taxes.

According to a Customs Department announcement, the discovery was made on 29 July 2026 after officials assessed available information and searched the luggage of a Cypriot passenger arriving from Switzerland.

The three luxury wristwatches had a combined value of approximately €57,000 and had not been declared as required under customs regulations.

Passenger fined over non-declaration

Authorities imposed a fine and financial charge on the passenger for failing to declare the items.

A total of €4,584 was imposed in penalties and additional charges, while customs duties and taxes amounting to €10,843 were also collected.

The Customs Department continues checks at points of entry to ensure compliance with declaration and taxation requirements.


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