The truck driver was fined 19,000 euros. The reason is an attempt to import 4,500 liters of gasoline into government-controlled territories. They were purchased in the occupied areas.
Customs says police stopped the truck on July 26. Four tanks and two fuel cans with a total volume of 4,500 liters were found in the back. The driver admitted that he was transporting fuel from the occupied territories.
The fuel and vehicle were confiscated by Customs Department officials and the driver was detained on the spot. The man was given a fine of 18,000 euros plus another 1,000 euros for returning the truck.
The fuel was transferred to a certified company for disposal.
The text was prepared based on materials from Politis, Cyprus Mail and Alpha
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