Cash, drugs and undeclared goods seized at crossing points

Authorities seized large sums of cash, tobacco products, drugs and animal goods during a series of checks at crossing points in Nicosia and Famagusta districts, the customs department said on Monday.

According to an official announcement, customs officers at the Ayios Dhometios crossing on March 12 stopped a vehicle driven by a woman of Russian origin holding Cypriot citizenship, accompanied by another woman of similar background.

A search of the vehicle uncovered two cartons of cigarettes...